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The most common way we listen to music today is streaming. Spotify, Apple, Amazon, YouTube and a whole lost of others are all competing to provide the best music experience on every computer and phone near you.

The Spotify app on an iPhone.

How to clear your Spotify queue

Clearing your Spotify queue doesn’t take long at all, and it gives you a good reason to start reorganizing your music library. Here’s how to do it.
The Spotify app on an iPhone.

Spotify’s hi-fi tease is tearing my family apart

The Spotify app on an iPhone.

The best music streaming services of 2024

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‘A much better version of Spotify’ is coming, CEO says

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Spotify’s AI DJ now speaks Spanish

The lyrics to Smells Like Teen Spirit on the Spotify app on an iPhone.

How to see song lyrics on Spotify

Cambridge Audio's Evo 150 DeLorean edition network streamer.

What is a network music streamer, and why do you need one?

A song playing in lossless audio in Apple Music on an iPhone.

Lossless audio — the better-than-MP3 alternative you should know

Spotify's EQ adjustment feature in its app.

How to fine-tune your Spotify equalizer settings for sweet sound

Spotify app library screen.

How to make a collaborative playlist in Spotify

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Spotify adds new, cheaper Basic plan without the audiobooks

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How to stop Apple Music from automatically playing

Tidal and MQA logos separated by a broken heart.

Tidal officially kills MQA support, and tosses out Sony 360 Reality Audio too

Tidal announces it has set a date for the end of MQA support, and adds Sony's spatial audio format to the kill list.
Spotify app library screen.

What is Spotify? Music, pricing, and features explained

Spotify is the most popular music and podcast streaming service today. Here's everything you need to know about it.
An iPhone with the Search section of the Spotify app on it.

How much is Spotify Premium, and can you get a deal?

Spotify Premium costs $12 for an individual, $17 for a two-person plan, and $20 for a family plan. Here's how to get a deal.
Spotify on an iPhone.

Spotify HiFi could finally be coming, but it’ll cost you

According to a new report from Bloomberg, Spotify's long-awaited HiFi option could finally be coming later this year.
An iPhone with the Home section of the Spotify app on it.

Apple Music vs. Spotify: Which music streaming service is the best?

Apple Music or Spotify? It’s a question many have asked, and an answer we’re going to explore. Here’s our side by side comparison of both platforms.
Three Na'vi standing in front of a dark, fiery sky amongst burned tents.

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora story DLC brings new area, challenges in July

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora's first story DLC pack is coming on July 16, with a new area and new enemies.
Google Pixel 8a showing Gemini Nano.

Google is working on a much-needed Gemini feature

Google recently added YouTube Music support in Gemini. Another music streaming service could be integrated soon.
Spotify on an iPhone.

Spotify is getting more expensive, again

A little less than a year since its last price increase, Spotify is increasing its monthly cost again in the U.S.
An iPhone with the Home section of the Spotify app on it.

How to access your Spotify listening history

You're a devourer of music on Spotify, so much so that you can't remember it all. Here's how to check your Spotify listening history to keep it all straight.
A close-up of the Spotify app icon.

The Spotify Android app just got an odd design change

Do you use the Spotify app on your Android phone? If so, you'll likely soon see an updated design for the app icon. Here's what changed.
Apple's Music Haptics accessibility feature on an iPhone.

Apple’s Music Haptics feature helps the hard of hearing feel the music

Apple announced a slew of accessibility features, including Music Haptics that uses tactile feedback to help deaf and hard of hearing users feel the music.
The Audiobooks home screen on Spotify desktop.

How to buy and listen to audiobooks on Spotify

Spotify has more than 375,000 audiobooks, second to only Audible. Whether you're a Spotify Premium subscriber or just want to buy as you go, here's how.
Apple Music Sing on an iPhone.

How to use Apple Music Sing

Apple Music Sing is a new sing-along feature that turns your Apple Music app into a karaoke machine. Here's what you need to know and how to use it.
Creating a Smart Playlist in Music on a MacBook.

How to create a Smart Playlist in Apple Music

A Smart Playlist is an amazing way to keep your Mac Music app packed with great songs and artists. Here’s how to make one.
Tidal app showing on iPhone 15 Pro.

Tidal vs. Qobuz: Which hi-res music streaming service is for you?

In the battle between music streaming services Tidal and Qobuz, there's a clear winner thanks to features, price, and genre focus.
An iPhone 14 displaying the Amazon Music app with a Dolby Atmos Music playlist, next to a set of Apple AirPods Max headphones.

How to convert M4A files to MP3 on Mac, Windows, and web

Need to convert an M4A file to an MP3? It’s not an overly difficult process, and we’ve put together this guide to help you perform the switchover.
Event listing for Chappel Roan on Spotify, seen on an iPhone.

How to cancel Spotify Premium on any device

Is it time to part ways with your Spotify Premium account? Here’s how to cancel your Spotify subscription on your desktop PC and mobile devices.
An iPhone 15 Pro showing Qobuz app.

What is Qobuz? Music, features, and pricing explained

Calling all audiophiles! There's a streaming platform called Qobuz that prioritizes hi-res audio playback. Here's everything you should know about the service.
Tidal app for iOS on an iPhone 14 showing now playing screen with Max quality track.

Tidal vs. Spotify: Which music streaming service has the features you need?

Spotify may be king of the streaming music world, but when it comes to audio quality, Tidal offers some big competition. Join us as we compare both platforms.
Deezer app on an iPhone 15 Pro.

What is Deezer? Features, pricing, and music quality explained

Deezer may not get the kind of attention that Spotify and Apple Music attract, but it's still a phenomenal music-streaming platform with hi-res audio playback.
Amazon Music Maestro AI playlist generator.

Amazon Music follows Spotify’s lead with Maestro, an AI-based playlist creator

Amazon Music is following hot on the heels of Spotify's AI playlist feature with its own version known as Maestro.
An iPhone with the Rolling Stones playing on the Tidal app.

What is Tidal? The hi-fi streaming music service fully explained

In search of the highest-quality streaming music available? Check out Tidal. It has a huge music catalog and higher-quality audio than many others can claim.
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