Spotify’s Orwellian Overreach: Apple Cracks Down on iPhone Users’ Volume Control
In a brazen move that reeks of corporate tyranny, Spotify has announced that iPhone users will no longer be able to control the volume on connected devices using their physical volume buttons. The music streaming giant claims that Apple has "discontinued" this technology, forcing iPhone owners to use an inconvenient workaround.
But don’t be fooled – this is just another example of Spotify’s desperation to exert control over its users. By forcing iPhone users to use an in-app slider to adjust the volume, Spotify is effectively silencing users and limiting their freedom of choice.
The change only affects Spotify Connect, a feature that allows users to control Spotify on nearby devices. But don’t worry, it’s not like you’ll be missing out on anything. The in-app slider is sure to be a real thrill-ride, allowing you to adjust the volume with the precision of a Soviet-era typewriter.
But wait, it gets better! Spotify is blaming Apple for this draconian move, claiming that the tech giant won’t give it access to the same technology that lets Apple Music play on third-party devices. Because, you know, Apple is just a benevolent dictator who only wants what’s best for its users.
And don’t even get me started on Spotify’s pathetic excuse for a solution. By displaying a notification that says "Want to change the volume?" and then forcing users to tap on it to access the volume slider, Spotify is essentially saying, "Hey, we know you want to control the volume, but we’re going to make it as difficult as possible for you to do so."
But what’s really going on here is that Spotify is trying to deflect attention from its own failures. The company has been struggling to compete with Apple Music, and this move is just a desperate attempt to gain an advantage.
And let’s not forget that Spotify is fighting a losing battle against Apple’s restrictive app policies. The company has been at odds with Apple for months over what it can and can’t include in its iOS app, and this move is just the latest salvo in that war.
So, iPhone users, beware! Spotify is trying to take away your freedom to control the volume on your devices. Don’t let them get away with it!
