Spotify introduces lossless audio for Premium subscribers
Said to be one of Spotify’s “most anticipated features”, high quality audio will be available across nearly every track on the platform
Spotify has introduced one of its “most highly requested” features, lossless audio, now rolling out across the streaming service.
Lossless audio promises to bring the “highest music audio quality” to Premium subscribers, and will be available across nearly every song on the platform in “select markets”, said to be one of the most "anticipated features on Spotify”.
“With Lossless, our premium users will now have an even better listening experience,” says Gustav Gyllenhammar, VP Subscriptions at Spotify.
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“We’ve taken time to build this feature in a way that prioritises quality, ease of use, and clarity at every step, so you always know what’s happening under the hood.”
Those subscribed to Spotify’s Premium service will receive a notification when it becomes available to them, adding to existing features like DJ, Jam, daylist, and the platform’s recently added Mix function.
Lossless allows tracks to be streamed in up to 24-bit (44.1 kHz FLAC), meaning audio sounds crisper and more immersive, “unlocking greater detail” in a track.
Last month, Apple Music introduced a new feature that allows users to import playlists from other music streaming services such as Spotify as part of the recent iOS 18.6.2 update.
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They warned that some content may not be available via Apple Music, though the feature offers the chance to "find a match" in its library for 30 days after transfer.
Spotify’s CEO, Daniel Ek, recently came under fire after leading a €600 million investment into Helsing, a start-up company specialising in AI military software.
Helsing – which develops software for military use – is currently producing its own drones, aircrafts, and submarines, and is developing a new ‘Centaur’ system that will integrate “advanced AI pilots” into the cockpits of fighter aircrafts.
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