Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, and Ben Roethig shift to a new topic on MacVoices Live!, examining Spotify's decision to put song lyrics behind a paywall weighing the pros and cons. We also delve into Apple's challenges, including subscription services and the transition to USB-C cables. Lastly, we touch on Amazon's changes to their streaming music service and the risks associated with uncertified cables for the new iPhone. (Part 2)

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

0:01:01 Spotify's Decision: Lyrics Only for Paid Accounts

0:02:21 Copyrighted Lyrics and Fake Lyrics Websites

0:03:27 Spotify's move to devalue the free version

0:06:04 The impact of a generous free version on premium subscriptions

0:06:24 Spotify vs Apple Music: Disparity in Artist Royalties

0:09:23 Amazon's Limited Music Catalog and Competition with Other Platforms

0:15:19 Apple Stock: Not Always Up, But Still Promising

0:17:18 Apple's Brilliant Move: Continual Revenue through Subscription Model

0:19:09 Uncertainty Surrounding iPhone Upgrade Cycle

0:20:10 Transition from Lightning cable to USB-C discussed

0:21:28 Commonality across Apple product line with USB-C interface

0:22:17 Licensing revenue and ecosystem concerns arise

0:23:19 The Importance of Certified Cables and Data Transfer

0:25:29 Discussion on Capital Allocation and Share Repurchases

0:29:21 Uncertainty Surrounding Apple's Economic Conditions

Links:

These are the 5 top risks to Apple stock ahead of its September iPhone 15 event, according to Goldman Sachs

https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/apple-stock-price-outlook-5-risks-september-iphone-15-event-2023-8

Apple Argues iMessage Isn't Popular Enough in the EU to Be Regulated

https://www.macrumors.com/2023/09/05/imessage-isnt-popular-enough-for-regulation/

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