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Apple is presently being investigated for allegations that they had pressured Taylor Swift and other top music artists today to choose its newly unveiled music streaming service over Spotify. The Cupertino tech giant has just recently introduced its Apple Music streaming service – which will cost subscribers $9.99.

At nearly $10, this streaming service will feature the vast music library of iTunes, along with a streaming radio service, called Beats 1, which can be accessed by Apple Music subscribers 24/7, according to Tech Times.

As mentioned, Apple is under investigation as part of a widespread inquiry that was initiated by New York attorney general Eric Schneiderman. According to the report, Schneiderman has written to a variety of top record labels and demanded that they surrender any communication that serves as evidence of any collusion with Apple.

One of the letters was leaked to Daily Mail. According to Universal Music Group’s response, they did not have any secret settlement with Apple, Warner Music Group, or Sony Music Entertainment that would impede free music streaming services.

Apple was in a similar situation then when it was found guilty for colluding with various eBook publishers as the company’s attempt to undercut the prices of the eBook being sold at Amazon and other retailers.

The “Blank Space” singer made headlines last year for famously pulling off her songs from Spotify. Now, though, when it was announced that all of her songs will be featured in Apple Music, a lot of eyebrows were raised. Daniel Ek, the founder of Spotify took to Twitter to express his dismay in a cryptic post, “Oh, okay.” Sadly, this social media post has already been deleted.

The ongoing investigation was initiated in order to make sure that the music streaming industry “continues to develop free from collusion and other anti-competitive practices.”

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