Weekly Subscription News: HiFi, Add-Ons and Bitcoin

Featuring Spotify, YouTube TV, Fitbit, Square and Apple

In this week’s subscription news, Spotify announces the launch of a new high-end subscription, Spotify Hifi, YouTube TV offers add-ons, and NXCR raises $30 million for a vehicle subscription service. Also, Fitbit may launch a $2.99 a month subscription with historical data, Pocket Outdoor Media raises $150 million from Sequoia Heritage, and Square buys $170 million in Bitcoin.

Spotify to Launch New High-End Subscription, Spotify HiFi
TechCrunch

YouTube TV to Offer $30 Add-On Bundle Comprising HBO Max, Showtime and Starz
Tubefilter

NXCR Raises $30 Million for Vehicle Subscription Service
Los Angeles Business Journal

Fitbit May Debut a More Affordable $2.99/Month Subscription with Historical Data
9to5Google

Pocket Outdoor Media Raises $150 Million from Sequoia Heritage
Axios

Square Posts Strong Q4, Full-Year Earnings, Purchases $170M in Bitcoin
Freight Waves

Apple Emphasizes Subscription Pricing in New iOS 14 Change
iMore

Google Starts Paid-For Australia News Platform
ET Telecom

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Dana E. Neuts

Dana Neuts is Subscription Insider's Editorial Director, covering our daily subscription news as well as member features, case studies, premium content, and reports. Dana is also a writer, editor, marketer and communications professional. Her work has appeared in AARP Bulletin, The Seattle Times, Seattle Business, 425 Business, 425 Magazine, South Sound Magazine, Northwest Travel and more. Her specialties include business writing, community news, senior issues, travel and, of course, subscriptions!