Apple Music Surpasses Spotify In Discovery And Audio

Anubhav Sharma reports on March 28, 2026 that Apple Music pulls ahead of Spotify after iOS 26.4, which introduces Playlist Playground and updated discovery features. Apple now offers Hi-Res Lossless up to 24-bit/192 kHz, keeps a $10.99 US price while Spotify charges $12.99 and lags on immersive audio and regional lossless rollout. The changes strengthen Apple’s value proposition for ecosystem users and creators.
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