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Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, and Ben Roethig shift to a new topic on MacVoices Live!, examining  Spotify's decision to put song lyrics behind a paywall weighing the pros and cons. We also delve into Apple's challenges, including subscription services and the transition to USB-C cables. Lastly, we touch on Amazon's changes to their streaming music service and the risks associated with uncertified cables for the new iPhone. (Part 2)  This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the MacVoices Dispatch, our weekly newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on any and all MacVoices-related information. Subscribe today and don't miss a thing. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:01:01 Spotify's Decision: Lyrics Only for Paid Accounts 0:02:21 Copyrighted Lyrics and Fake Lyrics Websites 0:03:27 Spotify's move to devalue the free version 0:06:04 The impact of a generous free version on premium subscriptions 0:06:24 Spotify vs Apple Music: Disparity in Artist Royalties 0:09:23 Amazon's Limited Music