Just heard about the layoffs, anyone from Amazon Music know if any of their groups impacted? Maple, podcast, Music ads, free tier, etc? #tech TC: 180k
If trends continue, no one will know in until the day it happens...
Music was made free for all prime customers. Still no additional usage. Amazon music is a trash product. No one uses it. Might be better to join if you are already homeless.
People are fatigued of music app options now. There's really nothing other than a crazy subscription cost increase that'll make me change my music app.
Useless product
Who cares Amazon Music when you have YouTube or spotify?
My family and I use Amazon music on our Alexa devices a lot... Including hindi and Punjabi
I use YouTube music because it's bundled with YouTube premium. I also listen to a lot of Indian classical songs which weren't available on Amazon music the last time I checked
I use it because it’s bundled with Prime. One less subscription to track. Will likely switch to Spotify if it’s unbundled.
I use YouTube music because it's bundled with YouTube premium. I also listen to a lot of Indian classical songs which aren't available on Spotify
Why are none of the comments related to OPs question? We aren't reviews Amazon products and it's competitors on here. That being said, OP I'd recommend you check if your position is still moving in the right direction maybe in a week/two when things calm a little.
We use Amazon music all the time on our Alexa and in the car. I think, people are full of shit and it's the same ones that claim that no one clicks on ads or those who thought G+ was only a social network. People have minimal awareness of what products they are using. Good luck, OP. Keep us posted. Btw., we need better international/language support for Music. There's an idea in case you run short.
Are lay off news at Amazon still being given rest of the week or yesterday everyone was informed?
It seems everyone affected at devices was told yesterday according to some internal email. There was a thread about it. Not sure about the other affected orgs mentioned initially like retail and HR.
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I have the same question OP. Are you joining Music soon?
Yeah currently I can join Maple or Podcast. Luckily, this was before hiring freeze.
Same. Supposed to be joining mid Dec.