Apple Music Could Outpace Spotify, Tech Giants Prepare to Release Earnings
Apple Music is on track to overtake Spotify. According to The Wall Street Journal, Apple is growing its U.S. subscriber base by 5% every month, compared to only 2% growth from Spotify. If Apple continues to grow at this pace, it could overtake Spotify in the U.S. by the summer.
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