Implementing AirPlay and/or HomePod integration would change nothing about the volume buttons not working for controlling Spotify Connect devices.
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The whining keeps them in business.
Spotify used to support AirPlay some years ago and they can do that along with supporting devices that connect directly with Spotify API's. Your welcome to do business with Spotify only and save money, I am not trying to pull any "rank" on you. My complaints is that Spotify can do both, but chooses not to do so, as it has got manufacturers to implement their proprietary solution. If it's only about cost, why don't you make another version of speakers supporting AirPlay and sell them at a higher price?
Troubling trend if Apple is resorting to these types if tactics.
As opposed to a 30 year old stereo that can’t be fixed when it breaks?
There are a lot of iPhone users that own multiple Apple devices. I have 6 HomePods in my house and 3 Sonos devices. Spotify refusal to support airplay 2 means I can never even consider seriously using their service.
It at least won't stop working because it's missing some software upgrade. I have an amplifier that is as old as Apple. Also somehow still works 🤷♂️.
A 30 year-old stereo can't be fixed? What world are you in?
I restored a 40 year old stereo about a year ago; all the parts are readily available, from pretty much any component supplier. Older non-IC electronics are EASY to find parts for.
the day Spotify disappears from face of Earth, will be the day of rejoice for all musicians in the world.
Why get a HomePod if you don’t want to use it with an Apple Device. It’s the actual point of it 🙄. I don’t buy a PC to use Final Cut Pro or Garageband.
With Apple devices and with other devices... and I don't own one, and probably never will, because they suck. I don't own any smart speakers.
My bluetooth speakers work with any device made in the last 20 years. Why can't a Homepod at least have a bluetooth option? The hardware is already onboard, Apple just won't enable it.
Dumb dumb dumb.
So much Stanning for the monopolist
Guys .. Apple is not the white knight here.
Guys .. Apple is not the white knight here.
I threw out / sent to recycling a vintage Panasonic sx 1280 because I couldn’t get it fixed. I loved that thing.
Maybe today in 2024 it’s easy to get parts for vintage stories but when I tried I couldn’t. YMMV.
They are not the bad guy either.
Well it might be, but there are other options for replacing difficult to find parts now, like fully integrated amp board to just swap in if need be. The problem with 70s and prior equipment is finding germanium transistors, since they aren't made anymore.
All that said, I probably have better parts sources. My ex's father owns a audiophile audio store/installer outside of Boston and he connected me to some suppliers that he uses.
The EU does.
Commission fines Apple over €1.8 billion over abusive App store rules for music streaming providers
The European Commission has fined Apple over €1.8 billion for abusing its dominant position on the market for the distribution of music streaming apps to iPhone and iPad users (‘iOS users\') through its App Store.
Why is everything either Good or Bad to some people? I hate that stupid mentality.
There are 1,000's of devices that are made to be proprietary to an eco system. Samsung Watch, many home automation devices (Philips Hue for example). Same goes for many software systems. Many security systems, and many more examples come to mind that can’t work with others.
Life is unfair. It doesn’t make it dumb dumb dumb, it makes it proprietary.
Why are you even complaining about Smart Speaker capability or restrictions when you have no intention of even having one? How do you know what sucks if you never even try something? People who have strong opinions and no knowledge to give it.
Proprietary = dumb.
The proprietary smarthome thing is one of the reasons I completely bailed on smarthome tech, across the board. That and reliability is in the gutter.
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Just like Spotify doesn't make mistakes, they're all Apple's fault
Spotify only has 55% of the EU market, so they're not exactly a monopolist, although I appreciate the sentiment.
