Outwardly, the deal looks like it might be easy (and logical), so its up to the powers that be to decide on price and conditions. The iOS 16.4 update that is set to be released to the public in the near future includes voice. Regardless, TIDAL has been looking for a buyer, and lost its opportunity to find a home in Samsung earlier this year. Spotify users on Mac can download the new Spotify app for desktop from the Spotify website or use. While Apple Music’s acquirement of the marketing and event-worthy artist exclusives may be a power play in the long Game of Streaming Services, Spotify is no stranger to this kind of harsh competition. TIDAL’s exclusive releases have driven most of its popularity, but what might make it an exceptionally smart buy for Apple? The purchase would effectively remove TIDAL from Apple Music’s pool of competition.Įarlier today, we detailed Apple’s refusal to release the latest iOS update of Spotify, and this holds true as yet another chapter in Apple’s struggle for power. TIDAL has been shopping itself around for a while and its value certainly rests within the services top-billed performers, including founder Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Kanye West, and many others. The Wall Street Journal first broke the story, saying that Apple was “exploring the idea” of bringing the service in, which might yield a win-win situation for both services. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) Getty Images / Ronald Martinez CLEV Beyonce and Jay Z attend Game 6 of the 2016 NBA Finals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors.

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