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Connor Jewiss

Spotify says Apple stopped users from using the volume buttons to change level on Spotify Connect devices

Spotify logo on iPhone.

Spotify and Apple are no stranger to a conflict. The two tech giants have butted heads over many topics, including European law. Now, Spotify claims that Apple has taken away a beloved feature from iPhone users –  the ability to control the volume on Spotify Connect devices using the physical volume buttons on their phones.

Spotify Connect, if you're not already familiar, is the nifty feature that lets you control Spotify playback on devices like speakers, game consoles, and smart TVs from the best iPhones and other devices. But as of September 3, iPhone users will be left jabbing at an in-app slider instead of their trusty volume buttons, and let’s just say people aren’t thrilled.

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