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iPhone users who listen to music and podcasts on Spotify via Spotify Connect will soon have to adjust to a new way of controlling the volume on their audio devices. Spotify has announced that Apple has discontinued the technology that allowed users to control volume using the physical iPhone buttons when streaming to external devices.
Instead of using the iPhone buttons, users will now need to adjust the volume using the slider within the Spotify app. This change is set to officially roll out on September 3, but some users are already receiving notifications about it.
Spotify and Apple’s ongoing feud
Spotify has been vocal about Apple’s role in making volume control more challenging for iPhone users. Apple’s changes have led to issues like random volume spikes and bugs for Spotify users, prompting Spotify to adapt its volume control methods. The Verge reports that Spotify has requested Apple to provide a solution similar to what is offered for HomePod and Apple TV users.
While this volume control issue may seem minor, it is just one aspect of the larger feud between Spotify and Apple. Earlier this year, Apple faced a $2 billion fine in the EU after Spotify accused the company of restrictive App Store policies. Apple retaliated by criticizing Spotify for using Apple’s tools without fair compensation.
Despite these challenges, Spotify continues to innovate with features like adding comments to podcasts, testing emergency alerts, and adjusting subscription prices in the US.
As the conflict between Spotify and Apple continues, users can expect further developments in how they interact with the music streaming service on Apple devices.
