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iOS 26.4 Update: Release Date, AI Playlists, Keyboard Fix, New Emojis and More

Apple's iOS 26.4 update will roll out to iPhones from 23 March 2026, adding Playlist Playground, eight new emoji, a keyboard bug fix and expanded CarPlay support for AI chatbots. The update also brings AI-generated music features and strengthened theft protection.

International Business Times UK · Mar 22

First Music Streaming Fraud Case: North Carolina Man Faces Jail and £6.5 Million Fine for Using AI and Bots

First Music Streaming Fraud Case: North Carolina Man Faces Jail and £6.5 Million Fine for Using AI and Bots

A North Carolina man has pleaded guilty in the first criminal music streaming fraud case, agreeing to repay £6.5 million for using AI and bots to generate and stream thousands of songs, defrauding legitimate artists.

International Business Times UK · Mar 21

Billion-stream ‘ghost artist’ exposed: North Carolina man pleads guilty in first-ever AI music fraud case, forfeits $8.1M

Billion-stream ‘ghost artist’ exposed: North Carolina man pleads guilty in first-ever AI music fraud case, forfeits $8.1M

It is a feat most Grammy winners never achieve: billions of streams across the world’s largest platforms. But for Michael Smith, a 54-year-old North Carolina resident, the "fans" didn't exist. They were lines of code, and the music was "AI slop."

The Times of India · Mar 21

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Sony removes a staggering 135,000 deepfake songs from music streaming services, but ‘labelling AI material is absolutely the next critical challenge’

Sony is battling against the rising threat of AI-generated music on streaming services, and now industry giants want clear AI tagging.

TechRadar · Mar 20

Tunemymusic Alternative: Best Tools for Playlist Transfer and Conversion

TuneMyMusic is handy for moving playlists between music streaming services, but honestly, it's far from the only game in town. Plenty of other tools let you transfer your music from Spotify to Apple Music, YouTube Music, and more. Each one brings different features, price tags, and quirks—some might actually suit…

Singer dies in London bus crash days before she was due to have 'life-changing' meeting with music giant

The R&B singer was rushed to hospital after the crash with a double-decker but tragically died from her injuries

Evening Standard · Mar 17

Vintage Stereos: How I Get That 1970s Look and Sound With 2026 Connectivity

I collect and refurbish hi-fi stereo equipment. Here's how to find a deal on a vintage system and pair it with your favorite streaming service.

Kiplinger · Mar 14

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WiiM Sound vs Apple HomePod 2: which wireless speaker deserves a place in your home?

WiiM Sound vs Apple HomePod 2: which wireless speaker deserves a place in your home?

Can Apple’s three-year-old HomePod 2 cling on to its crown?

What Hi-Fi? · Mar 13

How to watch Chinese Grand Prix 2026: live stream the F1 race from anywhere – Lights Out!

How to watch Chinese Grand Prix 2026: live stream the F1 race from anywhere – Lights Out!

How to watch Chinese Grand Prix 2026 live streams around the world. Free coverage, schedule, preview, 4K Ultra HD options for the F1 race weekend.

What Hi-Fi? · Mar 12

Sonos Play vs Apple HomePod 2: which wireless speaker is better?

Sonos Play vs Apple HomePod 2: which wireless speaker is better?

Sonos' new speaker is the same price as the HomePod 2, but that's where their similarities end

What Hi-Fi? · Mar 12

I tried the Shazam app for ChatGPT – and it’s a surprisingly natural fit for the chatbot

I tried the Shazam app for ChatGPT – and it’s a surprisingly natural fit for the chatbot

Apple’s Shazam has arrived inside ChatGPT, allowing users to identify songs and turn them into playlists.

TechRadar · Mar 11

‘I'm a huge music fan and I love the idea, but it’s not on the horizon’ — Samsung exec confirms Milk Music won’t be revived any time soon, and I think that’s a big mistake

‘I'm a huge music fan and I love the idea, but it’s not on the horizon’ — Samsung exec confirms Milk Music won’t be revived any time soon, and I think that’s a big mistake

Why Samsung’s defunct Milk Music was the Betamax to Apple Music’s VHS – and why I think it’s high time Samsung rebuilt its music streaming platform

TechRadar · Mar 8

Ditch Spotify: how to actually support the bands and artists you love

Ditch Spotify: how to actually support the bands and artists you love

A musician offers tips to helping your favorite artists thrive – from switching streamers to buying merch

The Guardian - US · Mar 7

“We believe labels and distributors must take an active role in reporting”: Apple Music announces new tagging system for AI-generated music

“We believe labels and distributors must take an active role in reporting”: Apple Music announces new tagging system for AI-generated music

But it’s only voluntary...

MusicRadar · Mar 6

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International Business Times · Mar 5

Apple Music Adds Metadata Tags to Properly Label AI-Generated Content

Apple Music has added metadata tags which will serve as the platform's AI-labeling practice for generated content.

TechRadar · Mar 5

Apple Music is flagging AI slop before Spotify has even started — but there's a catch

Apple Music is rolling out Transparency Tags for AI-generated music, but the responsibility lies with record labels.

The Independent UK · Mar 4

Harry Styles on still mourning Liam Payne: ‘It’s so difficult to lose a friend’

‘Full transparency, it’s like something that I, even the idea of talking about it, I struggle with that a little bit even,’ says the pop superstar

Tom’s Guide · Feb 28

Do Samsung earbuds work on iPhone? I ditched my AirPods Pro 3 for Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro for 7 days — the results surprised me

Can you use Samsung earbuds on an iPhone? I was curious, too, so I swapped out my AirPods Pro 3 and used the new Galaxy Buds 4 Pro to find out.

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What Hi-Fi? · Feb 25

Apple Music Classical's exclusive EP release should please home cinema and music lovers alike

But there's limited availability

TechRadar · Feb 24

Want to tell Spotify’s algorithm where to go? Soon, you may be able to do just that

Great recommendations, no notes? Thought not – and Spotify could actually be testing a way to change that

International Business Times UK · Feb 24

iOS 26.4 Beta 2 Update: Improved Security, New Lock Icon and More Features Revealed

Apple has released iOS 26.4 Beta 2 with a notable expansion of end-to-end encrypted RCS testing between iPhone and Android.

What Hi-Fi? · Feb 23

iOS Beta update adds five new Apple Music features (inspired by Spotify)

An AI playlist tool and concert info are the headline updates

The Independent UK · Feb 20

Dave Grohl on Foo Fighters after Taylor Hawkins: ‘Continuing was complicated’

Hawkins, the former Foo Fighters drummer, died suddenly in 2022 aged 50

Evening Standard · Feb 20

Dave Grohl says ‘world is not the same’ since death of Foo Fighters bandmate

Taylor Hawkins died suddenly in 2022 while the band were on the South American leg of their world tour.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 20

Google's Lyria 3 is the 'Nano Banana' of music — here’s why I’m hooked

Google’s latest music model, Lyria 3, just launched. I used it to hack my morning routine by turning boring affirmations into catchy, high-energy tracks. Here’s the "Prompt Playbook" so you can do it too.

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