Spotify criticizes iPhone change that replaces volume control with a button

The audio streaming platform Spotify is complaining about a recent decision by Apple. A change in iOS directly affects the control of other devices through the service on the manufacturer’s smartphone or tablet.

The change includes: End of volume change support in Spotify Connect. This is the user’s “use one device to remotely control what’s playing on the other” — such as TVs, consoles, speakers, and other electronic devices compatible with the app.

After this, Users can no longer control the volume of other devices via Spotify Connect using physical buttons normally used for this on iPhone. When the volume button is pressed when there is no compatibility, Now you need to open the app and use a virtual editor is displayed on the screen — you can see how to enable the function on the app’s support page.

Devices Devices paired via Bluetooth or AirPlay and connected via Android remain unchangedThe change was announced by Spotify this week, but the company didn’t like the change at all.

Apple advocates change, but things could get complicated

According to the website thresholdApple says there’s “the ability to use iPhone volume buttons in Spotify Connect”became unstable“and caused sudden changes in sound intensity across devices.

Spotify called for a solution similar to what’s already offered to users in its HomePod and Apple TV apps, which give them the freedom to control non-manufacturer devices. But it said:requires apps to integrate with HomePod” First and only then allow access to the volume control technology on the iPhone.

In response to this, the publishing platform Apple could be investigated for anti-competitive market practices – more specifically, due to the fact that developers of applications made by third parties are not guaranteed freedom to use local resources.

The service could even trigger the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (originally known as DMA) to try to win the court battle. Competitors like Google and Samsung would be used as positive examples in this case because they allow similar control without any obstacles or complications.

So far, Apple has not made any official comment on the allegations.