Apple's Grip on Podcasting Tightens as Spotify Embraces HLS Spotify has announced its decision to adopt Apple's HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) technology for video podcasts on its platforms.
This move marks a significant shift towards uniformity in the industry, but it also raises important questions about the implications of relying on proprietary tech.
HLS was created by Apple in 2009 as a means of simplifying video streaming on devices like the iPhone.