They already do something similar with YouTube music. If you use the free version, only plays while the app is in focus and the screen is unlocked. If you have YouTube premium or the paid music subscription, songs will keep playing while the app is in the background or the screen locks.
Good point. Either there’s a legal clause in their music license that mandates a higher payout if people can use it as background music, or it’s silly software-as-a-subscription shenanigans.
They already do something similar with YouTube music. If you use the free version, only plays while the app is in focus and the screen is unlocked. If you have YouTube premium or the paid music subscription, songs will keep playing while the app is in the background or the screen locks.
Good point. Either there’s a legal clause in their music license that mandates a higher payout if people can use it as background music, or it’s silly software-as-a-subscription shenanigans.