Apple Buys Startup That Creates Radio-Like Stations for Podcasts
- Company acquired Scout FM earlier this year in podcasting push
- Acquisition continues rapid pace of Apple deals this year
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Apple Inc. acquired a startup that makes listening to podcasts more like tuning into radio stations, seeking to improve its service amid growing competition from Spotify Technology SA.
The Cupertino, California-based technology giant earlier this year bought Scout FM, which was a popular podcast app on iPhones, Android devices and Amazon smart speakers, according to people with knowledge of the deal.