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The APIs don't allow applications quite the same access as Apple Music has. I imagine that using them would weaken Spotify's complaints, while also resulting in a sub-par user experience. Users lose out in the short run, but I wouldn't necessarily blame Spotify for this.

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It would result in a significantly improved user experience… I really have no sympathy for Spotify intentionally refusing to improve their HomePod experience in order to avoid “weakening their complaint.”

This point in time is probably the peak of it not being worth it, assuming that this multi-billion dollar fine causes Apple to change strategy somewhat. I'd imagine it's likely to only get better from here, as Spotify implement whatever Apple gives them and Apple hopefully gives them more.

Because of this, I wouldn't judge Spotify at this point as this decision will probably look better over time. Maybe it's still not worth it in the long run, but at some level it will become worth it.

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