Apple's acquisition of Beats Electronics and the subsequent launch of Apple Music has created competition for Spotify in the music streaming industry. While Apple Music is expected to reach 110 million subscribers by 2025, Spotify still holds a larger market share with 210 million paid subscribers at the end of Q1. The rivalry between the two companies may impact Spotify's growth, but it is not clear how significant the impact will be in the short term.

The acquisition of Beats Electronics has had a significant impact on Apple's growth and expansion into the music streaming industry. The success of Apple Music, which is expected to reach 110 million subscribers by 2025, has contributed to the company's overall growth and increased its stock value. This has resulted in a 24,705% gain for investors who invested $1,000 in Apple at the time of the acquisition.