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2022
Amazon launches Amp live-audio app
Amazon launched Amp, a mobile app for creating live radio-style shows with music from the Amazon Music catalog. The app was available in a limited U.S. beta.
2021
Amazon Music announces acquisition of ART19
Amazon Music announced its acquisition of podcast hosting and monetization platform ART19.
2021
Amazon Music launches Car Mode
Amazon Music launched Car Mode, a feature for its Android and iOS apps with simplified controls and music options intended to make listening while driving easier.
2021
Qualcomm launches Snapdragon Sound
Qualcomm launched Snapdragon Sound, a set of audio technologies and software intended for devices including smartphones, wireless earbuds and headphones. Xiaomi was identified as the first phone manufacturer to adopt the technology, and Qualcomm Technologies and Amazon Music released a curated playlist alongside the launch.
2020
Amazon announces acquisition of Wondery
Amazon announced that it was acquiring podcast network Wondery, which would become part of Amazon Music. The announcement said Wondery’s podcasts would remain available from a variety of providers.
2020
Amazon Music and Twitch announce live-streaming integration
Amazon Music and Twitch announced a partnership to integrate Twitch live-streaming functionality into the Amazon Music app. The feature was launching that day on iOS and Android, enabling artists to connect live with Amazon Music customers.
2020
Amazon Music launches ReDISCOVER featuring Bob Marley
Amazon Music launched its ReDISCOVER music-discovery program, featuring Bob Marley as its Artist of the Month with a curated playlist of his music.
2020
Pickathon launched A Concert A Day
Pickathon launched A Concert A Day, an initiative to premiere one recorded concert daily for 60 days, streaming the concerts for free on Facebook, Amazon Music’s Twitch channel, and YouTube. Donations were to go to the MusiCares COVID-19 Relief Fund.
2020
Twitch announces Stream Aid 2020 charity livestream
Twitch announced Stream Aid 2020, a planned livestream event scheduled for March 28, 2020, to support the World Health Organization's COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund. The event was to feature performances, gaming tournaments and streaming, with donations directed to the fund.