Apple buys Spotify’s Scout FM podcast app

Scout FM has been a popular podcast app on iPhone, Android device, and Amazon smart speaker.

Apple has launched its podcast service (Spotify Tech) to do better than buying another startup. Apple also bought several other startups including Scout FM in 2020. Apple claims that its users will now be able to get better quality podcasts like a radio station.

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According to Bloomberg, the company recently bought another startup. This will strengthen the other features of the company through artificial intelligence. However, the company has not made public the information related to it. In early 2020, Apple bought Scout FM, which was previously a popular podcast app on iPhones, Android devices, and Amazon smart speakers.

Scout FM selects and delivers podcasts for users through artificial intelligence. It also gives the option of an individual podcast to listen to for traditional users. For example, if the user is interested in the topic of support, the application will create a separate station.

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Podcasts are a major area of ​​content for Apple Inc. The iPhone maker was one of the first tech players to create podcasts 15 years ago. Apple has added new features to the podcasts app on almost all of its devices. In addition, Apple is also developing the original podcast. According to Bloomberg, the company, which has been one of the companies that has been known to make Apple vibrate, has recently bought a stock file of the podcast, which will also include the Joi Rogan show. The agreement also includes the exclusive right to the show. Let’s say Joi Rogan is a popular comedian and TV host.

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Apple and Startups

Apple has made several deals in 2020, including Scout FM. It also includes payment company Mobeewave Inc., weather app Dark Sky, virtual reality content streaming company Next VR (NextVR). In addition, it bought Voysis, Xnor.ai and Inductive to improve Siri and Artificial Intelligence. Apple also bought Flamesmiths and VR software startup space for enterprise device management this year.

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Source: vtt.edu.vn

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