Tag: audio streaming
Spotify launches new Basic Plan in the United States – here’s what you need to know
Spotify is launching a new Basic plan in the United States just a few weeks after the platform rolled out its second price hike in less than a year. The tier brings back the old price of $10.99 a month, and you’ll receive all of the same benefits as the…
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Spotify’s HiFi feature might actually become a $5 add-on for the Premium Plan
There’s been a lot of debate about exactly how Spotify will deliver its long-awaited lossless audio support. It was initially thought back in April the format would’ve been a part of the Music Pro feature. Then in May, a leak suggested hi-res audio will be offered through an entirely new…
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Apple Music’s iOS 18 upgrade may include a curious Spatial Audio ‘passthrough’ feature
Apple is preparing some significant updates to the Apple Music and QuickTime apps, and one of them is a mystery wrapped in an enigma. The update will apparently deliver much smoother audio transitions, and there’s also a new and mysterious feature called “passthrough” that appears to be connected to Dolby…
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Spotify Supremium leak reveals what the new tier and some features may look like at launch
Screenshots have emerged online of what may be the user interface for Spotify’s long-awaited Supremium tier. Or should we say “Enhanced Listening”? This is apparently the new name for the tier according to user OhItsTom who posted seven images of the potential update on Reddit. They reveal what the new…
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I switched through all the best music streamers for a month to compare them – here are the 7 biggest things I learned
Spotify has long been considered the best music streaming service thanks to its extensive music library, user-friendly interface, smart recommendations and sleek design. However, the music streaming space has changed since Spotify launched in 2008. Since then, rivals have upped their game and launched new products catering to different listeners.…
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Amazon Music is coming for Spotify’s AI playlists with new Maestro feature
AI features are becoming increasingly integrated with music streaming platforms – just take a look at Spotify and it’s wildly popular AI DJ. Now, Amazon Music is about to dip its toes into the pool of robot-generated playlists, recently announcing the addition of a feature called Maestro, its new AI…
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