Spotify's Volume Control Disruption on Apple Devices Sparks User Frustration
Friday, 30 August 2024, 18:22
Spotify Faces Volume Control Issues
Spotify users can no longer control audio volume using their iPhone's physical buttons while streaming through Spotify Connect. This update, rolling out since September 3, has left many users frustrated.
Impact on User Experience
- Users are redirected to a volume slider
- Difficulty in controlling volume on connected devices
- Increased reliance on the Spotify app
Spotify has publicly criticized Apple for discontinuing the technology that facilitated this functionality, underscoring the ongoing quarrel between the two tech giants.
Ongoing Tensions Between Spotify and Apple
This latest issue is just a small part of a larger contention between Spotify and Apple, which earlier resulted in a significant EU fine for Apple.
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