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Amazon Drive , formerly known as Amazon Cloud Drive , was a cloud storage application managed by Amazon . The service offered secure cloud storage, file backup, file sharing, and Photo printing. Using an Amazon account, the files and folders could be transferred and managed from multiple devices, including web browsers, desktop applications, mobiles, and tablets. Amazon Drive also let their U.S. users order photo prints and photo books using the Amazon Prints service.

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63-461: Amazon Drive offered free unlimited photo storage with an Amazon Prime subscription or a Fire Tablet device, and a paid limited storage service. Launched in major countries including the U.S. , Canada , Germany , France , Italy , Spain , the U.K. , Japan , and Australia , it also functioned in Brazil and China as a free limited 5GB storage service. On July 29, 2022, Amazon announced that

126-648: A $ 5 monthly fee for access to 60 medications. The service was launched immediately after the announcement except in states with specific prescription delivery requirements. Beneficiaries of government healthcare programs such as Medicare and Medicaid will not be able to sign up for RXPass. In June 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sued Amazon for its "years-long effort to enroll consumers into its Prime program without their consent while knowingly making it difficult for consumers to cancel their subscriptions". In April 2024, Amazon announced

189-523: A 5 gigabytes of storage for videos and other files. Photos can be uploaded to Amazon Drive with iOS or Android apps, Kindle device, or the Cloud Drive website. Additionally, users of Kindle Fire tablets also get the plan's benefits along with the purchase of device. Their photos and videos will automatically backup from device to the Amazon Drive's cloud storage. According to Amazon, Prime Photos

252-539: A complaint lodged against them with Amazon more than they would an actual lawsuit. Among their specific complaints are that policies are vague and contradictory, that buyers are often taken at their word and thus businesses are forced to admit and correct wrongdoing for perceived or minimal shortcomings rather than contest the complaint since there is no other way to get reinstated. Rules meant to protect sellers have also been weaponized, with many merchants devoting their energies to getting competitors suspended or removed from

315-500: A fee of $ 7.99, or within two hours for no additional fee. As of 2014, 25,000 daily essential products were available with this delivery service. In February 2015, the service was extended to include all of Manhattan. By mid-2016, it had been expanded in the United States to include parts of Chicago , Miami , Baltimore , Seattle , Dallas , Atlanta , Austin , Nashville , Portland , San Antonio , and Tampa . Outside of

378-508: A free 3-month free trial for the customers who wish to try the service before entering an annual subscription. During 2015 Black Friday , the plan became popular when Amazon offered 92% discounted Unlimited Storage plan for $ 5, down from $ 60, for a year from purchase. The fine print stated that Unlimited Storage was "only for private use", was restricted by file type, and must not "substantially exceed or differ from normal use by other users". Amazon anytime "may impose other restrictions on use of

441-567: A free paid subscription to one Twitch affiliate or partner per month. Beginning in October 2016, Prime members in the U.S. receive access to a rotating set of Kindle e-books through Prime Reading. Some magazines and travel guides are also available through the service. Prime Reading is unrelated to Kindle Unlimited and Kindle First, both of which continue to be available or the Kindle Owners Lending Library, which

504-1451: A membership service offering free two-day shipping within the contiguous United States on all eligible purchases for an annual fee of $ 79 (equivalent to $ 123 in 2023) and discounted one-day shipping rates. Amazon launched the program in Germany , Japan and the United Kingdom in 2007; in France (as "Amazon Premium") in 2008, in Italy in 2011, in Canada in 2013, in India in July 2016, in Mexico in March 2016, in Australia in June 2018, in Turkey in September 2020, in Sweden in September 2021, in Poland in October 2021, and in Egypt in July 2022. Amazon Prime

567-520: A one-time code. The service, Amazon Key, became available for customers residing in 37 United States metro areas in April 2018. As of 2018 , the service required a Kwikset or Yale smart lock and a special version of Amazon's Cloud Cam security camera. Customers are given a time window of four hours for the package to be delivered. Once the courier opens the door, the Cloud Cam records a clip until

630-628: A partnership with the Chamberlain Group , allowing packages to be placed in customers' garages with myQ-enabled openers, as part of the Key service. 60 Minutes reported on December 1, 2013, that Amazon Prime Air was a possible future delivery service expected to be in development for several more years. In concept, the process would use drones to deliver small packages (less than five pounds) within 30 minutes by flying short distances (10–20 km) from local Amazon Fulfillment Centers. In

693-581: A photography business or other commercial service. Amazon Prime Amazon Prime (styled as prime ) is a paid subscription service of Amazon which is available in various countries and gives users access to additional services otherwise unavailable or available at a premium to other Amazon customers. Services include same, one- or two-day delivery of goods, and streaming music, video, e-books, gaming, and grocery shopping services. In April 2021, Amazon reported that Prime had 200 million subscribers worldwide. In 2005, Amazon announced Amazon Prime as

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756-541: A report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners. Several reports in January 2016 said that nearly half of all U.S. households were members of Amazon Prime at that time. In April 2016, Amazon announced same-day delivery would be expanded to include the areas of Charlotte, Cincinnati, Fresno, Louisville, Milwaukee, Nashville, Central New Jersey, Raleigh, Richmond, Sacramento, Stockton, and Tucson, bringing total coverage to 27 metro areas. In September 2016, Amazon launched

819-572: A restaurant delivery service for Prime members in London , England, with free delivery on all orders over £15. In September 2016, Amazon subsidiary Twitch announced features available to users with an Amazon Prime subscription ( Twitch Prime ), including monthly offers of video games and add-on content, and the ability to purchase a free subscription to a user's channel once per-month. Amazon then partnered with different game developers offering in-game loots as rewards to subscribers. Games included with

882-546: A service that lets customers try on clothes before they pay, in June 2017. Also in 2017, Amazon announced the Prime Exclusive Phone program, which offers some smartphones displaying Amazon ads on the lock screen from companies including LG , Motorola and Nokia at a discount. In May 2018, Amazon increased the annual US Prime membership fee from $ 99 to $ 119. In June 2019, Amazon expanded its one-day delivery with Amazon Prime, stating that Prime Free One Day

945-475: A user's account. Amazon Marketplace Amazon Marketplace is an e-commerce platform owned and operated by Amazon that enables third-party sellers to sell new or used products directly to consumers on a fixed-price online marketplace alongside Amazon's regular offerings. Using Amazon Marketplace, third-party sellers gain access to Amazon's customer base, and Amazon expands the offerings on its site without having to invest in additional inventory. This

1008-452: Is a service allowing owners of vehicles with OnStar (that are 2015+ models) or Volvo on Call, to get packages delivered in their vehicle's trunk. The service is available in the same areas as Amazon Key's In-Home delivery, but requires no additional hardware. Customers are provided with a four-hour delivery window. During that time, their vehicle must be located in a publicly accessible area. In-Garage At CES 2019 , Amazon announced

1071-740: Is also available in Ireland , with a new fulfillment center having opened in Dublin in 2022. [2] As of October 2021, there are Prime members in 22 countries in North America , Europe and Asia-Pacific . Amazon Prime membership in Australia, Canada, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, India, and the United States includes Amazon Video , the instant streaming of selected films and TV programs at no additional cost. In November 2011, it

1134-405: Is also built into Amazon Fire TV and Amazon Video application in other media players and Smart TVs . Having these devices, users can browse their personal photos and videos on large TV screens or view them as a slideshow. Prime Photo users can upload an unlimited number of picture file formats only, and rest of the formats including video formats will be counted in the additional 5GB storage in

1197-404: Is an ad-free music streaming service that is included in the cost of the standard Amazon Prime membership. It began in 2007. In November 2022, the music catalog was significantly expanded, and the style was changed to be similar to Pandora or listening to a Radio broadcasting . This means that when users choose a song, Prime Music plays something similar, rather than the specific song that

1260-408: Is characterized by a number of sales and promotions exclusive to Amazon Prime subscribers, with Amazon initially promoting that it would feature "more deals than Black Friday ". The inaugural Prime Day faced criticism over the quality of the discounts offered, with many of them being tied to items not in high demand. Some users jokingly described the event as a " yard sale ", and Walmart also countered

1323-437: Is in contrast to first-party sellers (1P sellers) who act as wholesale suppliers that sell goods directly to Amazon. Amazon calls these sellers "vendors" and they operate using Amazon's Vendor Central. Items purchased on Amazon from third-party sellers are either fulfilled by the merchant (FBM) or fulfilled by Amazon (FBA). FBM goods are kept in the third-party seller's inventory, and shipping and customer service are handled by

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1386-563: Is only available for personal, non-commercial use and can't be used in conjunction with a photography business. Full resolution photo formats and RAW files can be uploaded, but most Raw formats won't be viewable within the service's web interface or apps. Brazil and China have Amazon Drive service but is limited to 5GB storage only. This storage counts the space taken by photos, videos, and files of other types. For customers in these countries, Amazon Drive doesn't offer an expansion plan, neither tier-based nor unlimited, to store media files exceeding

1449-722: The Criticism of Amazon . Supporters of these actions have urged boycotts of Amazon during Prime Day as solidarity, covering all services provided by the company and its subsidiaries. In 2020, Prime Day was postponed in the US and Canada due to the COVID-19 pandemic , and was held from October 13–14. Prime Day was held in India on August 6–7. In May 2021, Prime Day was postponed indefinitely in Canada due to COVID-19. In 2022, building on

1512-569: The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, the Philippines, Thailand, Turkey, the UK, and the US. As of 2023, while a valid debit or credit card is required to be provided as a backup payment method, it is possible to pay for Amazon Prime subscription fees with Amazon gift card balance in the following countries: Japan, Italy, Spain, Mexico, Canada, France,

1575-548: The Philippines. Its presence aims to develop local and international content for users in Indonesia, the most considerable economic in Southeast Asia. Later, users can access Prime Video through the official website through various platforms, such as mobile devices, tablets, and laptops. In January 2023, Amazon announced the launch of RXPass, a prescription drug delivery service. It allows US Amazon Prime members to pay

1638-531: The Service". In June 2017, Amazon reverted the unlimited storage plans in the US. On 15 November 2017, Amazon removed the unlimited storage plans for customers in Canada as well. As of July 2019, Amazon offers two plans in their marketplaces: Prime Photos (since November 2014) and free limited file storage in Brazil and China only. The Prime Photos plan offers unlimited storage for photos and RAW files , and

1701-557: The US in August 2020. On June 13, 2022, Amazon announced that they will be delivering products using Prime Air drones to customers residing in the small town of Lockeford, California. At the time of announcement, there is no exact launch date other than "later this year", as Amazon awaits permission from the FAA and Lockeford officials. On July 15, 2015, to commemorate the website's 20th anniversary, Amazon held its first Prime Day . The event

1764-423: The United Kingdom, the United States, Netherlands (since November 2023), Saudi Arabia (since November 2023), Germany (since November 2023), India (annual plan only, non-auto renewing due to digital payment regulations by Reserve Bank of India ). In Saudi Arabia and Mexico, users can pay for a Prime membership using only Amazon Gift Cards. A free trial is not provided if there is no credit or debit card added to

1827-432: The United States, it has expanded to parts of the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, France, Spain, Japan, and Singapore. To meet the on-demand needs of Prime Now, Amazon further launched Amazon Flex , a platform for independent contractors to provide delivery services. In-Home In October 2017, Amazon.com added an option for Prime members to get in-home deliveries by its Amazon Flex contractors, who gain entry using

1890-509: The United States, the project will require the Federal Aviation Administration to approve commercial use of unmanned drones. In July 2014, it was revealed the company was developing its 8th and 9th drone prototypes, some that could fly 50 miles an hour and carry 5-pound packages, and had applied to the FAA to test them. The project is not yet in flight as of January 2021, though Amazon did receive FAA approval in

1953-483: The Web and in addition automatically backs up and upload all the media files in the mobile device to the cloud. Amazon's proprietary devices, Kindle Fire and Fire Phone , ship with free unlimited photo storage which similarly backs up the photos files in the tablet to Amazon Drive. In September 2016, Amazon Drive has launched Amazon Prints in U.S. through which users can edit their photos to order prints and photo books from

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2016-421: The annual US Prime membership fee from $ 119 to $ 139. The increase was due to higher labor and shipping costs. In April 2022, Amazon launched "Buy with Prime", a new service for Prime members that allows them to purchase goods from partnered merchants and take advantage of Amazon's logistics, return and exchange services. On August 1, 2022, Amazon Prime was available for the first time in Indonesia, Thailand and

2079-411: The application. It supports a one-touch button for downloading all the files from cloud should they be restored. Notably, files above 2GB can only be uploaded to Amazon Drive by the desktop clients. During bulk upload, files and folders can be paused or cancelled while in progress. Amazon Drive offers free smartphone application for iOS and Android mobile devices. The mobile application does everything on

2142-445: The application. Once ordered, Amazon will ship the print orders to the customer's address similar to other retail orders. As the service is available in major Amazon Marketplaces , the applications are supported in multiple languages for usage in different countries. Popular languages that are supported are regional variations of English , Spanish , French , Italian , Portuguese , Simplified Chinese , and Japanese . Amazon Drive

2205-858: The attention of some of the largest e-commerce roll-up businesses – known as Amazon Aggregators. These aggregators operate a buy-and-build model, deploying capital to acquire attractive brands and leverage in-house operational expertise to increase growth and maximize margin. A variety of strategies are used to achieve this, including listing optimization, spending on marketing & advertising, inventory & supply chain management, and expansion geographically or into other direct-to-consumer channels. As of October 2021, there are 79 aggregators with $ 10.9bn in disclosed funding. There are three major paths third-party sellers can take on Amazon: wholesale, private label, and retail arbitrage. If an Amazon Seller has an active registered trademark for their brand that appears on their products or packaging and can verify themselves as

2268-722: The combined services were relaunched as Prime Video. Amazon re-branded its Twitch Prime to Amazon Prime Gaming in 2020. Amazon Prime subscribers also get Prime Gaming at no additional cost. The main difference is that "to access Prime Gaming, customers don't need to have a Twitch account (as they did for Twitch Prime)". Prime Gaming subscribers can redeem free video games, as well as various rewards in external video games such as digital loot, currency or cosmetics that would typically cost money or are exclusive. The selection of games and rewards on offer changes over time, but redeemed games and rewards can be kept even after one’s Prime Gaming subscription ends. Additionally, Prime Gaming allows for

2331-500: The delayed October 2020 version, Amazon launched a second annual Prime-exclusive sales event in October, initially called the Prime Early Access Sale, and then renamed Prime Big Deal Days in 2023. The fall event is also referred to as "Prime Day", or as "October Prime Day", by some publications. In 2023, Prime Day was held from July 11-12, and Prime Big Deal Days was held from October 10–11. In 2024, Prime Day

2394-401: The delivery box. A running total showed how full this box is. The delivery fee remained the same regardless of the filling percentage. By the end of 2020 the service had been discontinued in all locations. In December 2014, Amazon announced that as a benefit to Prime members located in parts of Manhattan and New York City the capability to get products delivered to them within one hour for

2457-500: The door is locked, which is sent to the customer's smartphone. Participants in the service can also use the Amazon Key companion app for iOS and Android to lock and unlock the door, monitor the camera, and issue virtual keys. A month after the service was launched, a security expert found a flaw in the system which would freeze the camera and stop image transmission; this issue has since been patched. In-Car Amazon Key In-Car

2520-456: The event with a promotional blog post arguing that customers "shouldn't have to pay $ 100 to find great deals". Amazon defended criticism of the event, noting that order volume on the website had "surpassed" Black Friday sales in 2014. That same month, Amazon Prime announced that it had signed Jeremy Clarkson , Richard Hammond , and James May , formerly of BBC's Top Gear , to begin working on The Grand Tour for Amazon Prime Video, which

2583-405: The images are sorted by the date they were taken. The photos include basic metadata such as filename, capture date, added date, filesize, and pixel dimension. Amazon Drive has released a desktop application supported for both Mac and Windows designed as a drop panel allowing users to drag and drop their files to initiate uploading. Users will have to install the application on their PC or Mac to use

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2646-457: The latest desktop version of all their documents and images. Also, shared documents cannot be collaborated with others, but can only be downloaded for editing. However, mobile applications support automatic backup capabilities. The service limits the usage for personal and non-commercial use. One may not use it to store, transfer or distribute the content of or on behalf of third parties, to operate own file storage application or service, to operate

2709-400: The launched of a new delivery service for groceries for Prime customers and those receiving government assistance for food. Regular Prime subscribers would be charged $ 9.99 per month on orders $ 35 and higher from Whole Foods and Amazon Fresh , along with other prominent chains like Save Mart , Bartell Drugs , Rite Aid , and Pet Food Express and local grocery and specialty retail stores on

2772-474: The limited 5GB. The service is supported on almost all types of devices ranging from PCs to mobiles. The web application is supported in common web browsers including Internet Explorer , Firefox , Safari and Google Chrome . One can create folders to organize files, rename files, move them around, and so forth. The application handle photos better than files. From the Web app, photos and videos can be viewed and played, whereas files are not viewable. By default,

2835-522: The loot rewards were Apex Legends , Legends of Runeterra , Ultimate Team , Teamfight Tactics , Mobile Legends: Bang Bang , Doom Eternal , and more. In December 2016, Amazon began offering Prime membership for an alternative monthly, instead of yearly fee, of $ 10.99 per month, increased to $ 12.99 in February 2018. Amazon also announced Wickedly Prime, an own-brand line of food and beverages available to Prime members. Amazon announced Prime Wardrobe,

2898-566: The market, making it far less popular than Spotify and Apple Music . The service debuted on September 7, 2006, as Amazon Unbox in the United States. On September 4, 2008, the service was renamed Amazon Video on Demand. The Unbox name still refers to the local program, which as of August 2014 is no longer available for downloading purchased instant videos. On February 22, 2011, the service rebranded as Amazon Instant Video. The services grew and in 2011 Amazon bought UK based streaming and by mail DVD rental service named Lovefilm in 2011 and now

2961-608: The plan. If additional files exceeding 5GB need to be stored, one can opt for one of the paid plans depending on the country. In the unlimited plans, files above 2GB are restricted from uploading to the application. The desktop application however, is exempted from uploading files greater than 2GB in size. Amazon Drive streaming is not available for videos longer than 20 minutes or larger than 2 GB, but these can be stored in Amazon Drive to download and watch offline. Unlike other popular file hosting services, Amazon Drive does not offer file-syncing or automatic backup in Web, so users cannot have

3024-445: The platform. Individuals on government assistance would be charged a reduced fee of $ 4.99 and would not need to be a Prime member. Amazon said it would be available in more than 3,500 locations around the country when announcing. Prior to the announcement, it was given a successful trial run in several cities in the US. It came at a time when competitors like Target and Walmart were expanding their fresh food operations. Prime Music

3087-473: The program in different locations on different dates, making the items formerly found exclusively in Prime Pantry available for purchase in the main store. An ever-changing but limited variety of products was offered, but the range actually decreased from when the service was first launched. While selecting items within the Prime Pantry program, each item listed the percentage of space it will take up inside

3150-410: The question of whether, under Pennsylvania law, an e-commerce business like Amazon is strictly liable for a defective product that was purchased on its platform from a third-party vendor, which product was neither possessed nor owned by the e-commerce business. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court accepted the question for consideration; however, the case settled via stipulated dismissal between the parties and

3213-729: The rights owner or the authorized agent for the trademark, they can apply for Amazon Brand Registry. Amazon has an internal search algorithm (A9) that works almost in the same way as those of Google or Bing . The algorithm analyzes search queries that users enter in a search bar and selects the most relevant offers from brands with a good track record. As of March 2021, Amazon Marketplace operates worldwide in 20 countries; chronologically: Additionally, Amazon maintains limited operations in China . Amazon's dispute resolution policies and practices for Marketplace have drawn criticism from many sellers. The Verge has reported that many fear

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3276-446: The same month, during the COVID-19 pandemic , Prime express delivery dates for various in-stock items reached delays of up to a month in the US instead of the usual 1–2 days, as Amazon struggled to meet exceptional demand and announced it would prioritize the most essential items. By the end of 2020, Amazon Prime Pantry had been discontinued in all locations. In February 2022, Amazon announced its first increase in almost four years for

3339-447: The service would be discontinued on December 31, 2023, whereas Amazon Photos is continued. Amazon first announced the storage service on March 29, 2011, initially offering pay-as-you-need tiered storage plans for the users. Users paid only for the storage tier they utilized expandable up to a maximum of 1 terabyte plan. In March 2015, Unlimited Storage plans intended for non-business customer sections were introduced. The plan offered

3402-493: The site entirely. On July 3, 2019, the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against Amazon.com Inc., stating that the online retailer can be held liable under state law for third-party sales on its portal. After granting Amazon's petition for rehearing en banc , in a decision issued on June 2, 2020, the 3rd Circuit subsequently vacated the prior order and certified to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court

3465-579: The third week of December 2015. That month Amazon announced the creation of the Streaming Partners Program, a subscription service that provides Amazon Prime subscribers with additional streaming video services. Among the programming providers involved in the program are Showtime , Starz . Lifetime Movie Club (containing recent original movie titles from Lifetime and LMN ), Smithsonian Earth , and Qello Concerts . In January 2016, Amazon Prime reached 54 million members according to

3528-736: The third-party merchant. FBA goods are stored in Amazon's fulfillment centers, and shipping and customer service are handled by Amazon. Amazon charges its third-party merchants a referral fee for each sale which is a percentage of the sales price. Additionally fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) fees, referral fees, subscription fee and storage fees. and also the advertising on Amazon which is optional. As of 2020 , third-party sales on Amazon accounted for 54% of paid units. In 2016, more than 10,000 third-party sellers generated more than $ 1 billion of annual sales. Over 1,000,000 third-party sellers joined in 2017. The growing success of these Amazon sellers has garnered

3591-591: The users' Amazon Drive . Amazon began offering free same-day delivery to Prime members in 14 United States metropolitan areas in May 2015. In April 2015, Amazon started a trial partnership with Audi and DHL in order to deliver directly into the trunks of Audi cars, available in the Munich, Germany area to some Audi-connected car users. In December 2015, Amazon stated that "tens of millions" of people were Amazon Prime members. Amazon Prime added 3 million members during

3654-724: Was announced that Prime members had access to the Kindle Owners' Lending Library, which allows users to borrow up to one a month of specified popular Kindle e-books. People with an email address at an academic domain such as .edu or .ac.uk , typically students, are eligible for Prime Student privileges, including discounts on Prime membership. In March 2014, Amazon increased the annual US membership fee for Amazon Prime from $ 79 to $ 99. Shortly after this change, Amazon announced Prime Music, providing unlimited, ad-free music streaming. In November 2014, Amazon added Prime Photos, adding unlimited storage of files deemed to be photographs in

3717-431: Was available to U.S. members on more than 10 million products with no minimum purchase. In June 2018, Amazon launched Prime Australia, with a 2-business-day delivery promise, free delivery of international orders, and Amazon Video. On March 3, 2020, Amazon announced it installed "mini-fulfillment centers" in select U.S. cities, including Dallas, Orlando, Philadelphia, and Phoenix to reduce same-day delivery times. Later

3780-465: Was discontinued in January 2021. Amazon Prime Pantry was a service of Amazon available only to Prime members that packaged everyday (non-bulk) food preservation grocery store items into a single box for delivery for a flat fee. The service was available in the United States , Austria , France , Germany , India , Italy , Japan , Spain , and the United Kingdom . Amazon discontinued

3843-652: Was held from July 16-17 and was available in the following countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, the U.S., and the UK. The 2024 edition of Prime Big Deal Days will be held October 8–9. As of October 2021, Prime memberships are available in 27 countries: Austria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Mexico, Malaysia,

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3906-528: Was released in 2016. On July 13, 2016, Amazon Prime said customers placed 60 percent more orders worldwide on "Prime Day". The 2018 edition was preceded by a concert event headlined by Ariana Grande , and streamed on Amazon Video and Twitch . The 2019 concert was held on July 10 ahead of Prime Day starting on July 15, and streamed exclusively for Prime subscribers, featuring Taylor Swift , Dua Lipa , Becky G , and SZA . In 2018, Prime Day first became tied to protests of Amazon and employee strikes due to

3969-573: Was selected. When users dislike the song substituted by Prime Music, they can skip a limited number of songs per hour. This change was introduced as part of an effort to bolster Amazon against rival offerings from Walmart. Amazon offers a separate subscription service called Amazon Music , which costs $ 8.99 per month for Prime members and $ 9.99 per month for others. Subscribers to Music Unlimited can choose which songs they want to listen to without being redirected to similar songs or similar artists. Amazon's music streaming services represent 10% of

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