Spotify has lost the ability to control the volume of music with the use of the iPhones’ physical buttons. This was because Apple killed the technology that was used to make this function possible, forcing Spotify users to go into the app to adjust the volume control manually. However, Bluetooth and AirPlay connections remain unaffected by this change.
Currently, Spotify Connect clients can only access an in-app volume slider, which is infinitely less convenient. According to TechCrunch reports, the bug also impacts Google Cast on iOS. Spotify says it is going to work with Apple for a fix, but for now, you’re going to have to use the app to make adjustments.
Spotify contends that the decision violates the Digital Markets Act, a law targeting “gatekeepers” who are guilty of unfair practices. The company said Apple limits interoperability to push for integration with HomePods. The dispute marks the latest point of tension between the two tech giants over control of their platforms.
Spotify is still committed to finding a solution that will see them restore full functionality to iPhone users. While this is so, the company calls upon users to be a bit patient as they work themselves around this temporary inconvenience. The service is still challenging the practices of Apple, an indication of the ongoing battle in the tech industry.
