Apple Changes Tune After Swift Speaks Out

Apple has bowed to concerns raised by Taylor Swift and will pay royalties to artists during a three-month free trial period for its music streaming service. The pop star joined independent labels in criticising the US firm's plans not to pay royalties during the free trial period. Please don’t ask us to provide you with our music for no compensation," she wrote in a blog post entitled "To Apple, Love Taylor" on tumblr.