Pocket-lint - spotify https://www.pocket-lint.com Welcome to Pocket-lint, for the latest product reviews, including news on gadgets, digital cameras, home cinema, audio, cars and mobile phones. Tue, 05 Dec 2023 19:02:24 GMT en-US hourly 60 <![CDATA[How to make the most of your Spotify Premium subscription with these 5 tips]]> Following last week's release, it's likely your whole Instagram has been swamped with people's Spotify Wrapped posts, proudly (or with self-deprecation) displaying their top artists and most listened songs. If you're still in search of a streaming service to subscribe to and want to know more about what Spotify has to offer other than fun graphics of your listening habits, then I've got you covered.

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Tue, 05 Dec 2023 19:02:24 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-spotify-premium-subscription/
<![CDATA[This AI tool absolutely roasted my Spotify Wrapped, and I love it]]> Happy Spotify Wrapped season to all who celebrate. The biggest thing that converted me from an Apple Music advocate to a self-proclaimed Spotify stan this year was the incentive of getting my Spotify Wrapped at the end of the year to post to my Instagram story and instigate my group chats.

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Sat, 02 Dec 2023 13:01:23 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/this-ai-tool-absolutely-roasted-my-spotify-wrapped-i-love-it/
<![CDATA[What Spotify Sound Town really says about your music taste]]> It's the most wonderful time of the year; that’s right, it's Spotify Wrapped season. Every December, Spotify sends out Spotify Wrapped, which gives its listeners a summary of their top genres, artists, and songs throughout the year. This year, Spotify added a new feature where listeners can see what their "Sound Town" is - or where in the world other Spotify users have similar listening habits to yours.

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Fri, 01 Dec 2023 18:48:57 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/spotify-wrapped-sound-town-how-it-works/
<![CDATA[What is Spotify Wrapped? Plus how to find yours in 2023]]> If you're a longtime Spotify user, you'll almost definitely have heard of Spotify Wrapped. It's something that happens every holiday season. If you're new to Spotify, however, you may not know that much about it.

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Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:00:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-spotify-wrapped/
<![CDATA[Who was the top streamed artist in 2023? Spotify Wrapped can tell you]]> Music fans take note: Spotify Wrapped is back, bringing you all your favourite stats for your listening habits in 2023, as well as the low down on the biggest songs, albums, and artists on the popular music streaming service.

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Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:00:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/spotify-wrapped-2023-is-here-this-is-how-to-get-yours/
<![CDATA[Want to transfer Apple Music playlists to Spotify on iPhone? Here's how! ]]> There often comes a time when you're looking to switch music providers. Whether it's because you've discovered one has features you really want or you want to take advantage of a promotional offer.

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Mon, 13 Nov 2023 12:50:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-apple-music-spotify-transfer-playlists/
<![CDATA[EE Pocket-lint Awards 2023: Music Streaming Service of the Year]]> Here at Pocket-lint, we've tested every major music streaming service, and we continue to do so, using them as our daily musical companions. Now, as the year draws to a close, we're celebrating the best music streaming platforms in 2023.

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Sun, 12 Nov 2023 19:15:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/pocket-lint-awards-music-streaming-service-2023/
<![CDATA[Which is the best audiobook service, Audible or Spotify Premium?]]> With the rise of audiobooks in recent years, more listeners are turning to streaming services such as Audible and Spotify to access their favorite books. But what are the differences between these two popular platforms, and which one is the best option for you?

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Mon, 16 Oct 2023 21:00:34 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/best-audiobook-service-audible-spotify-premium/
<![CDATA[Move over Audible, Spotify Premium now includes audiobooks]]> If you were wondering whether your Spotify Premium subscription was still good value for money, then the move into audiobooks represents a significant addition. Spotify has announced that it is adding access to over 150,000 audiobooks for Spotify Premium subscribers, taking the fight directly to Audible.

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Tue, 03 Oct 2023 20:30:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/spotify-premium-now-offers-audiobooks/
<![CDATA[What is Spotify's AI voice translation feature and what will it do?]]> Spotify says more than 100 million people stream podcasts on its platform on a regular basis. It has spent years acquiring and cultivating talent and shows to call its "originals," and the ad deals they generate help pay the bills. Now, the company is taking a step past the suggestion algorithms we've all come to acquiesce and is using artificial intelligence to replicate its podcast hosts' voices for translated versions of their programs. So, how will it all work? Let's lay out the claims.

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Tue, 26 Sep 2023 13:30:30 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/spotify-ai-voice-translation-for-podcasts/
<![CDATA[How to play Spotify directly from your HomePod]]> Spotify and Apple are never going to be the best of friends. The two biggest music streaming services on the planet understandably don't want to give a direct rival any noticeable advantage, and whilst that's great for their bottom line, it's not always so good for consumers.

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Fri, 22 Sep 2023 13:01:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-play-spotify-directly-from-your-homepod/
<![CDATA[How to stream Spotify on two phones at the same time]]> Netflix has put the squeeze on its subscribers as would-be freeloaders tapping into one account are being pulled apart and left to pay up or go without. Seeing how many new signups the company was able to achieve, Disney+ plans on doing the same thing soon. With the streaming apocalypse seemingly upon us, we want to point out a hot tip that Spotify listeners can use (at least until when the execs catch on).

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Fri, 11 Aug 2023 20:21:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-stream-spotify-on-two-phones-at-the-same-time/
<![CDATA[How to cancel Spotify Premium and avoid the price increase]]> After all of the rumours it's now been confirmed — Spotify is getting more expensive. But that doesn't mean that you have to pay for it.

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Mon, 24 Jul 2023 21:37:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-cancel-spotify-premium-and-avoid-the-price-increase/
<![CDATA[What is Spotify and how does it work?]]> Spotify is a digital music streaming service that gives you access to millions of songs, podcasts, and videos from artists all over the world.

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Sat, 22 Jul 2023 10:30:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-is-spotify-and-how-does-it-work/
<![CDATA[How to use Spotify Blend to create shared playlists with friends]]> You and your friends have been tasked with putting together a playlist for the big house party. The trouble is that none of you can agree on what should go on it. You've been at it for 3 hours, and the playlist is still only three songs long. If only there were a better way.

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Tue, 27 Jun 2023 11:03:51 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-use-spotify-blend-to-create-shared-playlists/
<![CDATA[Spotify's premium subscription tier might include Hi-Fi audio]]> Audio content giant Spotify has been promising for at least the past two years that high-fidelity streaming is coming. We've seen traces of the effort over time, but there's never been an outright announcement. It seems, though, that we're edging closer than ever to the launch of what employees are dubbing the "Supremium" plan with a late intelligence leak.

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Tue, 20 Jun 2023 19:30:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/spotify-premium-plan-hi-fi-cost/
<![CDATA[How to use Spotify AI DJ]]> Personalisation has long been an important part of what Spotify has to offer, with curated playlists and customised mixes providing you with awesome listening experiences and the ability to discover new music too.

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Tue, 16 May 2023 07:00:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/spotify-ai-dj-how-to-use/
<![CDATA[How to connect BeReal and Spotify accounts]]> BeReal has cemented a place as a welcome change from other social media apps, in that it keeps things simple and stays in its lane by letting you post snapshots of what you're up to in real time.

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Wed, 03 May 2023 12:15:18 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-connect-bereal-spotify/
<![CDATA[Amazon Music Unlimited vs Spotify: Which is best?]]> The rise of Amazon Music Unlimited has gone hand-in-hand with the explosion in the use of Amazon Echo speakers and Alexa, its digital assistant. It integrates seamlessly with Echo devices, while also working just like any other streaming service on your phone and other devices. Spotify is probably the first service you think of when you think of music streaming - it's been around the longest, integrates with loads of services, and has some very clever features.

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Thu, 20 Apr 2023 12:23:18 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/amazon-music-unlimited-vs-spotify/
<![CDATA[How to use Strava's Spotify music player]]> Strava continues to add new features to its popular exercise recording app, and with a recent update you can connect Spotify with Strava, and listen to music from right within the Strava app while recording an activity on your iPhone or Android phone.

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Fri, 14 Apr 2023 11:25:10 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-connect-spotify-strava-music-player-record/
<![CDATA[Spotify's iPhone Lock Screen widget puts listening to your tunes just a tap away]]> Owners of Apple iPhones who also happen to listen to their music, podcasts, or audiobooks via Spotify can now get into the app quicker than ever thanks to an update that takes advantage of a key iOS 16 feature.

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Fri, 14 Apr 2023 11:14:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/spotify-iphone-lock-screen-widget/
<![CDATA[How to use karaoke mode on Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music and more]]> We all enjoy singing along to our favourite songs. Whether in the shower or on your own jamming out in the living room. Most of the time you're relying on your memory or knowledge of a song to belt out the lyrics though and what if you're entirely wrong about the words?

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Thu, 13 Apr 2023 16:00:18 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/how-to-use-karaoke-mode-on-apple-music-spotify-and-more/
<![CDATA[What are Spotify Codes and how to use them?]]> Spotify introduced Codes as a way to get users to share music with friends and family way back in 2017.

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Sun, 02 Apr 2023 15:02:17 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/what-are-spotify-codes-and-how-to-use-them/
<![CDATA[Spotify says HiFi streaming is still coming, but who knows when]]> Spotify subscribers can still look forward to the company launching HiFi streaming, the company has confirmed. But there is precious little information about when that will actually happen.

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Wed, 15 Mar 2023 14:15:17 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/spotify-says-hifi-streaming-is-still-coming-but-who-knows-when/
<![CDATA[Spotify pretends to be TikTok with revamped Home feed]]>

Spotify has today shared its big Home screen revamp, creating what appears to be a TikTok clone full of music, videos, and podcasts.The new look Spotify is sure to take some getting used to, but the company believes that it will offer a new and dynamic interface that's specifically suited to mobile devices.That redesign is supposed to help with deeper discovery and connections with artists, a blog post announcing the new look says. And co-president and CTO Gustav Söderström seems to be happy with what his team has come up with.

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Wed, 08 Mar 2023 20:10:55 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/spotify-pretends-to-be-tiktok-with-revamped-home-feed/
<![CDATA[Spotify replaces its heart button with a double-duty '+' button]]> Spotify has announced a change to the way people add songs to their library, ditching the previous heart button in favour of a new "+" button that will do double duty.

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Mon, 27 Feb 2023 19:21:47 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/spotify-replaces-its-heart-button-with-a-double-duty-button/
<![CDATA[Spotify stops your kid's Baby Shark obsession from wrecking your recommendations]]> Spotify is rolling out a new feature that is built to help protect your recommendations from the songs that others might play on your account.

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Thu, 09 Feb 2023 20:13:39 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/spotify-stops-your-kids-baby-shark-obsession-from-wrecking-your-recommendations/
<![CDATA[More than 300,000 audiobooks are available to UK Spotify listeners]]>

Spotify has announced that more than 300,000 audiobooks are now available for Spotify users in the United Kingdom for the first time.

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Tue, 22 Nov 2022 14:12:38 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/163536-more-than-300-000-audiobooks-are-available-to-spotify-uk-listeners/
<![CDATA[Spotify HiFi Platinum plan could be on its way soon]]>

Spotify might be launching its long-awaited HiFi tier of premium audio under a new name, Spotify Platinum, according to a new survey it's sent to at least one user.

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Mon, 17 Oct 2022 08:33:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/163014-spotify-hifi-platinum-plan-launching-soon/
<![CDATA[How to change your Spotify username]]>

If you're looking to change your Spotify username, then there are some steps you can take to do it without a brand new account. It's not immediately obvious how you do it though, so we're here to help guide you through the steps to change your username. 

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Thu, 22 Sep 2022 15:13:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/162735-how-to-change-your-spotify-username/
<![CDATA[Spotify trials gig ticket sales]]>

Spotify is seemingly trying out a new business venture - selling gig tickets to fans directly for the music they're enjoying on the streaming service.

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Thu, 18 Aug 2022 08:35:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/162299-spotify-trials-ticket-sales-gigs-music/
<![CDATA[Spotify is getting an updated home feed to improve discovery]]>

Spotify has announced that it is adding a new and improved home screen which includes discovery feeds for both music and podcasts. 

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Wed, 10 Aug 2022 09:17:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/162205-spotify-is-getting-an-updated-home-feed-to-improve-discovery/
<![CDATA[Spotify stats: The best ways to analyse your Spotify listening data]]>

There are various tools that you can use to get your Spotify stats and discover a wealth of info about your Spotify listening habits. 

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Wed, 03 Aug 2022 16:05:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/162119-spotify-stats-best-ways-to-analyse-your-spotify-listening-data/
<![CDATA[Spotify separates Shuffle and Play buttons for premium users]]>

Spotify is separating the shuffle and play buttons found at the top of playlists and artist pages, but only if you're a paying customer.

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Tue, 02 Aug 2022 08:30:13 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/162094-spotify-separates-shuffle-and-play-buttons-for-premium-users/
<![CDATA[Spotify stopped making that Car Thing you probably forgot]]>

Spotify has quietly halted all manufacturing of Car Thing - its smart media player/dashboard accessory for cars - just five months after it finally made the product widely available for purchase. 

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Thu, 28 Jul 2022 02:24:12 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/gadgets/news/spotify/162024-spotify-car-thing-discontinued-why/
<![CDATA[Spotify adds real-time lyrics for Nest Hub owners]]>

Spotify users with a Nest Hub have finally been served with a long-requested feature: real-time lyrics.

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Mon, 11 Jul 2022 08:20:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/smart-home/news/spotify/161799-spotify-adds-real-time-lyrics-for-nest-hub-owners/
<![CDATA[Spotify finally bringing Friend Activity to mobile]]>

Spotify is testing a Community feature for mobile that finally enables users to see what their friends are listening to using the phone/tablet app.

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Fri, 24 Jun 2022 14:58:35 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/161640-spotify-finally-bringing-friend-activity-to-mobile-via-new-community-hub/
<![CDATA[How to set up Spotify on Google Home and control it by voice]]>

You can use Google Home and Nest speakers and displays to voice control your Spotify - and you don't even need the premium version of the music service.

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Tue, 21 Jun 2022 06:59:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/smart-home/news/spotify/144155-how-to-set-up-spotify-on-google-home-and-control-it-by-voice/
<![CDATA[Spotify’s next big push is into audiobooks]]>

Spotify has made it abundantly clear that it is targeting the audiobook market in a major way, as part of its announcements for its 2022 investors' day.

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Fri, 10 Jun 2022 08:12:37 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/161466-spotify-audiobook-strategy-growth/
<![CDATA[How to sort Spotify playlists by BPM]]>

We love our Spotify playlists, they serve as excellent companions whether we're driving, doing housework, hitting the gym or chilling out after a long day.

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Mon, 06 Jun 2022 15:21:45 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/161388-how-to-sort-spotify-playlists-by-bpm/
<![CDATA[What is Spotify's Family Plan, how much is it and what does it offer?]]>

Spotify originally launched its family plan in 2014, but a lot has changed since then.

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Thu, 19 May 2022 09:14:03 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/137686-spotify-s-family-plan-is-much-cheaper-now-here-s-what-you-need-to-know/
<![CDATA[Spotify makes its metaverse move opening Spotify Island in Roblox]]>

While many companies throw out the word "metaverse" just to get top points in buzzword bingo, Spotify and Roblox are showing how it's actually done, announcing the opening of Spotify Island.

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Wed, 04 May 2022 08:38:09 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/games/news/spotify/160972-spotify-makes-its-metaverse-move-opening-spotify-island-in-roblox/
<![CDATA[How to ask Alexa to play Spotify and Apple podcasts on Echo]]>

Alexa can now queue up your podcasts, as both Spotify and Apple have announced that streams through their Podcasts apps now work with Alexa. So, if you own an Amazon Echo device or an Alexa-enabled speaker, just ask the assistant to play a podcast you want to hear.

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Mon, 02 May 2022 14:00:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/smart-home/news/150422-how-to-ask-alexa-to-play-spotify-and-apple-podcasts-on-your-echo/
<![CDATA[Spotify is opening up video podcasting to more creators]]>

When Spotify brought Joe Rogan's podcast to the platform back in 2020, part of the deal was that listeners would be able to view the video podcast on Spotify, too.

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Fri, 22 Apr 2022 08:29:55 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/160838-spotify-is-opening-up-video-podcast-publishing-to-more-of-its-creators/
<![CDATA[What is Spotify Connect and how does it work?]]>

Spotify is a popular music streaming service, as you probably know, available on both desktop and mobile, as well as almost any audio product in your home.

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Wed, 06 Apr 2022 13:29:05 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/132334-what-is-spotify-connect-and-how-does-it-work/
<![CDATA[Spotify is making it easier for you to discover Podcasts]]>

According to some reports Spotify appears to be testing a new TikTok style of podcasts discovery that could make it easier for you to find new things to listen to. 

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Wed, 30 Mar 2022 11:08:21 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/160605-spotify-is-making-it-easier-for-you-to-discover-podcasts/
<![CDATA[Google will let Spotify offer alternative in-app billing]]>

Possibly in an attempt to please critics and legislators, Google has kicked off a pilot in which it is allowing a "small number" of developers to offer a payment system in addition to Google's own.

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Thu, 24 Mar 2022 01:47:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/160517-google-to-test-third-party-billing-options-with-spotify-to-start/
<![CDATA[Ikea Vappeb is a new Bluetooth speaker lamp with Spotify Tap]]>

A few months ago, it was revealed that Ikea had been developing a portable Bluetooth speaker lamp with a unique Spotify integration. Now, Ikea is announcing that device. It's called Vappeby.

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Wed, 23 Mar 2022 20:48:53 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/speakers/news/ikea/160515-ikea-starts-selling-vappeby-a-portable-bluetooth-speaker-lamp-with-spotify-tap/
<![CDATA[Spotify Group Session: How to use Spotify's listening party mode]]>

Spotify allows its Premium users to simultaneously listen to music and podcasts with friends who aren't nearby using a feature called Spotify Group Session.

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Sat, 05 Mar 2022 13:00:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/153146-spotify-group-session-how-to-turn-on-spotify-s-listening-party-mode/
<![CDATA[Apple Music vs Spotify: What's the difference?]]>

Apple Music is a single app that combines your music, a streaming service and a worldwide live radio station. Everything lives in one place, so you can stream anything choose or you can let Apple Music choose for you.

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Thu, 17 Feb 2022 16:59:01 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/buyers-guides/apple/138513-apple-music-vs-spotify-what-s-the-difference/
<![CDATA[How to move your Spotify playlists to Apple Music]]>

Whatever your reasons for wanting to switch services, whether it's due to the artists leaving the service, Spotify choosing to stand behind particular podcasts hosts or Apple Music offering more of the features you want, you can take your music with you. In fact, the same is true if you're leaving for another provider like YouTube Music or Tidal. The process generally works for all of the popular providers. 

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Sun, 08 May 2022 06:00:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/159955-how-to-spotify-playlists-to-apple-music/
<![CDATA[Spotify announces plans to flag Covid misinformation in podcasts]]>

Last week Spotify removed Neil Young's music from its platform after the signer demanded the company remove Joe Rogan's podcast from its catalogue.

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Mon, 31 Jan 2022 10:27:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/159864-spotify-announces-plans-to-flag-covid-misinformation-in-podcasts/
<![CDATA[Spotify removes Neil Young songs over Joe Rogan anti-vax row]]>

Spotify has confirmed that it is beginning to remove songs from Neil Young's catalogue from its service after the singer issued an ultimatum to the streaming giant earlier this week.

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Thu, 27 Jan 2022 09:18:25 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/159828-spotify-removes-neil-young-songs-joe-rogan-vaccine/
<![CDATA[Spotify Wrapped 2021 is here: Who was the most popular?]]>

It's been a wild year, but what did that mean for our listening habits? Spotify has revealed all with the launch of Wrapped 2021.

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Wed, 01 Dec 2021 11:11:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/159264-spotify-wrapped-2021-is-here-who-was-the-most-popular-this-year/
<![CDATA[Spotify kills Car View but promises something better]]>

Music and driving go hand-in-hand, in fact, we dare say the car is one of the primary locations where people listen to music.

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Mon, 29 Nov 2021 10:05:26 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/159231-spotify-kills-car-view-but-promises-something-better/
<![CDATA[Spotify is testing a video Discovery feature]]>

It seems that Spotify might be testing a new Discover feature with some users seeing as TikTok style video feed in the Spotify app. 

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Thu, 25 Nov 2021 10:42:53 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/159200-spotify-is-testing-a-video-discovery-feature/
<![CDATA[How to see real-time song lyrics in Spotify]]>

Spotify has announced it is rolling out real-time song lyrics globally. Previously, it only offered lyrics in certain countries.

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Thu, 18 Nov 2021 19:37:03 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/159131-how-to-see-song-lyrics-in-spotify-app/
<![CDATA[Spotify looks to be moving into audiobooks]]>

Audiobook loving Spotify subscribers may have reason to celebrate today. A new acquisition hints at Spotify building out an audiobook library of its own.

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Fri, 12 Nov 2021 10:10:34 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/159047-spotify-looks-to-be-moving-into-audiobooks-following-new-acquisition/
<![CDATA[How to block your ex on Spotify]]>

Spotify has made it a lot easier to block someone, such as an ex or anyone you don't want stalking your stuff. Previously, you had to contact Spotify's customer service to block another user. But, now, you can get the job done yourself directly in the Spotify app.

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Wed, 10 Nov 2021 20:43:53 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/159032-how-to-block-someone-in-spotify/
<![CDATA[Spotify and Peloton team up to offer Workout Hub playlists]]>

Peloton is teaming up with Spotify to offer a selection of "Curated by Peloton" playlists within the streaming service’s Workout Hub.

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Wed, 03 Nov 2021 19:23:50 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/158974-spotify-and-peloton-join-up-to-offer-new-playlists-in-the-workout-hub/
<![CDATA[How to create a collaborative playlist on Spotify]]>

Spotify offers a collaborative playlist feature that makes it easy to invite others to join a playlist and add to tracks to it. Here's everything you need to know about collaborative playlists on Spotify, including how to make one.

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Fri, 15 Oct 2021 19:25:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/154185-how-to-create-a-collaborative-playlist-on-spotify/
<![CDATA[What is Spotify Car Thing and how does it work?]]>

Spotify has developed a smart media player for vehicles. It's called Car Thing, and it comes with support for "Hey Spotify" voice commands.

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Fri, 08 Apr 2022 12:55:20 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/gadgets/news/spotify/156525-what-is-spotify-car-thing-plus-how-to-get-the-smart-media-player-for-free/
<![CDATA[Which is the best music streaming service in the UK?]]>

There are several music streaming services available in the UK, but there are a few that can be considered the "big players": Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon Music UnlimitedTidal and Deezer.

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Mon, 07 Feb 2022 13:20:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/buyers-guides/126892-best-music-streaming-services-apps-and-sites-spotify-vs-apple-music-and-more/
<![CDATA[Dance fans rejoice: Spotify introduces DJ Mixes]]>

Dance fans rejoice: Spotify has introduced DJ Mixes, a place on the platform where artists can upload mixed music, not just playlists, for fans to stream.

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Thu, 30 Sep 2021 09:09:34 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/158572-spotify-dj-mixes-2021-introduction/
<![CDATA[How to download Spotify music and podcasts on a WearOS watch]]>

Good news for those of you who use Spotify with a Wear OS watch: Support for offline playback is rolling out to Spotify’s Wear OS app.

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Tue, 24 Aug 2021 01:51:02 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/158015-spotify-to-add-offline-listening-to-wear-os-soon/
<![CDATA[Spotify backtracks on AirPlay 2 support]]>

Spotify caused a bit of a fuss on Friday 6 August, saying it wouldn't support AirPlay 2 through its iOS app anytime soon. Its support pages said the company decided to "close" work on AirPlay 2 support "for now".

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Mon, 09 Aug 2021 08:19:46 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/157951-spotify-backtracks-on-airplay-2-support/
<![CDATA[How to download music, playlists and podcasts to Spotify on Apple Watch]]>

Spotify previously announced it would allow you to download music to Apple Watch and the feature has started to roll out to users. 

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Thu, 08 Jul 2021 08:21:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/157013-spotify-apple-watch-download/
<![CDATA[Spotify launches Greenroom, a Clubhouse-like audio app]]>

Spotify has quietly released a Clubhouse-like social audio app. Called Greenroom, it's available for iOS and Android devices. It basically allows users to host live conversations. Spotify isn't making a big deal about the launch of its new app, apart from publishing a blog post.

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Wed, 16 Jun 2021 22:35:43 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/157351-spotify-launches-greenroom-a-clubhouse-like-social-audio-app/
<![CDATA[Spotify HiFi icon spotted in app: Is a launch imminent?]]>

Earlier this year, Spotify revealed it planned to introduce a new "HiFi" premium tier sometime in 2021. The company has yet to specify a date, but a new leak suggests a launch could be imminent, which isn't surprising given Apple recently announced lossless audio for Apple Music.

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Thu, 20 May 2021 05:44:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/156980-spotify-hifi-icon-spotted-in-app-is-a-launch-imminent/
<![CDATA[Wear OS finally gets offline Spotify playback]]>

Wear OS smartwatch users are finally getting a way to listen to offline music and podcasts from Spotify, with the feature detailed as part of Google I/O 2021.

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Wed, 19 May 2021 09:19:30 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/smartwatches/news/google/156959-how-to-download-use-spotify-music-podcasts-wear-os/
<![CDATA[Spotify price increase: How much does it cost in US and UK?]]>

Spotify is raising its rates in the US, UK, and parts of Europe.

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Tue, 27 Apr 2021 03:24:31 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/156678-spotify-price-increase-how-much-does-it-cost-now-in-us-and-uk/
<![CDATA[Spotify might announce a podcast subscription service soon]]>

Apple recently announced it's getting into paid podcast subscriptions, and now, The Wall Street Journal has claimed Spotify will unveil its own paid podcast subscription platform as soon as "next week".

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Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:13:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/156661-forget-apple-spotify-might-announce-its-own-podcast-subscription-service-soon/
<![CDATA[Hey Spotify: How to set up hands-free Spotify voice commands]]>

Spotify is rolling out a hands-free prompt - 'Hey Spotify' - that allows users to search the streaming platform by voice.

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Wed, 07 Apr 2021 09:04:32 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/156439-how-to-set-up-use-hey-spotify-voice-commands-search/
<![CDATA[Spotify HiFi will bring you higher quality audio later this year]]>

Spotify HiFi is the long-rumoured, higher quality audio service from Spotify. It will begin rolling out in selected (so not all) countries where Spotify has a service later this year.

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Mon, 22 Feb 2021 17:10:41 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/155815-spotify-hifi-will-bring-you-higher-quality-audio-later-this-year/
<![CDATA[Spotify Car Thing voice-controlled accessory surfaces at FCC]]>

Spotify announced in 2019 it planned to test a voice-controlled smart assistant for cars called Car Thing. It hasn't revealed much else about the project in the last two years, but it's not dead yet, as it has appeared at the US Federal Communications Commission.

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Fri, 15 Jan 2021 01:42:37 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/gadgets/news/spotify/155366-remember-car-thing-spotify-s-voice-controlled-accessory-reappears-at-fcc/
<![CDATA[Spotify Kids gets shared playlists for more parental control]]>

Spotify has announced that its app for younger listeners, Spotify Kids, is getting a little more sophisticated, with the addition of Shared Playlists, to let parents more easily share what their kids are listening to, and create playlists for them to enjoy.

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Wed, 13 Jan 2021 09:23:15 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/155324-spotify-kids-shared-playlists-added/
<![CDATA[Save 60% on Google Nest Mini this summer]]>

Google is offering a deal on the Google Nest Mini, the replacement for the Google Home Mini that was introduced last year. 

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Sat, 26 Dec 2020 16:00:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/speakers/news/149851-google-home-nest-mini-deal-discount/
<![CDATA[Spotify Podcasts now available on Amazon Alexa-enabled devices]]>

Spotify Podcasts are now available on Amazon Alexa-enabled devices including, of course, Amazon's own Echo devices.  The news follows on from October's announcements that Alexa would support Apple Podcasts and also that Google Assistant would support Spotify Podcasts, too. 

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Wed, 16 Dec 2020 09:56:52 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/smart-home/news/spotify/155033-spotify-podcasts-now-come-to-amazon-alexa-enabled-devices/
<![CDATA[Spotify may be adding support for local music playback soon]]>

Spotify is often adding new updates to its app to make our listening experiences more enjoyable. One thing that's been sadly missing is the ability to easily play the music you already have on your phone. It seems that this may well be changing at some point in the near future. 

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Mon, 07 Dec 2020 10:30:42 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/154923-spotify-may-be-adding-support-for-local-music-playback-soon/
<![CDATA[Now Spotify has a stories feature as well]]>

It seems that no idea is original, with more and more apps adding a Snapchat-like stories feature to give users quick access to short video content. Twitter recently did it with the new Fleets feature and now it seems that Spotify is doing the same. 

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Tue, 01 Dec 2020 10:55:40 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/154847-now-spotify-has-a-stories-feature/
<![CDATA[Is Spotify considering a subscription-based podcast service?]]>

Spotify is possibly considering launching a subscription-based podcast service that does not include access to its premium music subscription.

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Sat, 07 Nov 2020 06:09:49 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/154532-is-spotify-considering-a-subscription-based-podcast-service/
<![CDATA[Spotify may be increasing its prices worldwide]]>

Spotify has reported that it fell short on sales for its third-quarter earnings reports and as a result, the company is looking into ways to bolster future results. 

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Mon, 02 Nov 2020 16:04:14 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/154469-spotify-may-be-increasing-its-prices-worldwide/
<![CDATA[PS5 will have Disney+, Netflix and Apple TV at launch]]>

The PlayStation 5 will launch with a healthy collection of media streaming apps, to prove this time it will be as capable as a media player as it is a games console.

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Thu, 22 Oct 2020 15:36:27 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/games/news/playstation/154372-ps5-will-have-disney-netflix-apple-tv-and-spotify-at-launch/
<![CDATA[Google Assistant to support podcast services like Spotify]]>

Google is said to be updating Google Assistant so that it plays nicer with third-party podcast providers.

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Tue, 20 Oct 2020 04:48:12 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/google/154313-google-assistant-could-support-third-party-podcast-services-like-spotify/
<![CDATA[Spotify tests Apple Watch streaming with no iPhone connection]]>

Spotify came to the Apple Watch nearly two years ago, and it has taken the service all that time to finally start testing streaming capabilities.

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Fri, 18 Sep 2020 05:57:33 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/153857-spotify-quietly-tests-apple-watch-streaming-with-no-connection-to-iphone/
<![CDATA[Spotify might be working on a karaoke feature]]>

News has appeared recently that Twitch Sings is set to close as of 1 January 2021. For those fans of online karaoke, this is no doubt a disappointment. Twitch says it's working on  "...tools and services that will help support and grow the entire music community on Twitch." but what do you do in the meantime?

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Wed, 09 Sep 2020 08:57:36 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/153693-spotify-might-be-working-on-a-karaoke-feature/
<![CDATA[All Spotify Premium subscribers can get a free Google Home Mini worth £49.]]>

If you're a Spotify Premium user in the UK, you're about to get something for free - a Google Nest Mini worth £49.

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Tue, 01 Sep 2020 14:34:10 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/147469-spotify-premium-family-subscribers-get-a-free-google-home-mini-new-and-existing/
<![CDATA[How to set up Spotify music alarms in the Google Clock app]]>

Did you know the Google Clock app works with Spotify?

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Mon, 01 Nov 2021 16:20:00 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/google/153313-how-to-set-up-spotify-music-alarms-in-the-google-clock-app/
<![CDATA[Spotify chief: Musicians can't "record music once every three to four years and think that’s going to be enough"]]>

It's fair to say that Spotify chief Daniel Ek has upset a fair few artists with his latest comments about the work ethic of the modern musician - including those calling for reform of streaming royalties. 

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Fri, 31 Jul 2020 15:58:54 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/153192-spotify-chief-daniel-ek-says-musicians-can-no-longer-record-music-once-every-three-to-four-years-and-think-that-s-going-to-be-enough/
<![CDATA[Spotify is making it easier to find podcasts you might enjoy]]>

Spotify has announced that it is now rolling out data on top and trending podcasts which should make it easier to find popular podcasts to listen to.

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Wed, 15 Jul 2020 09:09:58 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/152973-spotify-is-making-it-easier-to-find-podcasts-you-might-enjoy/
<![CDATA[Spotify Duo is a new sub that gives you two Premium accounts for couples]]>

Spotify Duo is a new subscription debuting on Spotify - designed for couples, it's a halfway house between a single Premium subscription and Spotify Family. 

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Wed, 01 Jul 2020 11:38:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/152786-spotify-duo-is-a-joint-subscription-for-couples/
<![CDATA[Apple's HomePod is getting support for third-party music services]]>

Support for third-party music services like Spotify, Tidal and Deezer is coming to Apple's HomePod, although we don't yet know which services will be supported. 

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Wed, 24 Jun 2020 09:03:16 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/speakers/news/apple/152677-apple-s-homepod-is-getting-support-for-third-party-music-services/
<![CDATA[Spotify may be getting music videos in the near future]]>

It seems that Spotify may be considering adding music videos to its app (again).

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Mon, 22 Jun 2020 08:48:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/152630-spotify-may-be-getting-music-videos-in-the-near-future/
<![CDATA[Spotify is working with DC Comics and WB on new podcasts]]>

In its latest attempt to become your go-to source for original podcasts, Spotify has announced a multiyear partnership with DC Comics and Warner Bros to produce new podcasts - or narrative audio series - starring DC Universe characters.    

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Thu, 18 Jun 2020 22:17:22 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/152611-spotify-is-working-with-dc-comics-and-warner-bros-on-new-exclusive-podcasts/
<![CDATA[How to see history and block content in Spotify Kids]]>

The Spotify Kids app, first released last October, is adding two new features that provide parents with more control over their kids' accounts.

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Tue, 12 May 2020 22:46:45 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/152163-how-to-see-your-child-s-listening-history-and-block-content-in-spotify-kids/
<![CDATA[Spotify Group Session could be great for lockdown parties]]>

Spotify has started to roll out a new feature in beta form that enables two or more Premium subscribers in the "same space" to share and control music together.

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Mon, 11 May 2020 15:50:13 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/152141-spotify-group-session-allows-multiple-people-to-share-music-control-great-for-lockdown-parties/
<![CDATA[Spotify’s app has a new homescreen layout to make life easier]]>

Spotify has updated its app to personalise your experience and give you easier access to the music and podcasts you love.

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Tue, 10 Mar 2020 09:39:12 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/151370-spotifys-new-personalised-home-screen/
<![CDATA[Spotify is reportedly looking to use voice activation]]>

Spotify is apparently tired of letting its fate be controlled by voice assistants it can't actually impact on from the likes of Apple, Google and Amazon. It's reportedly looking into building its own voice control functionality right into its app.

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Fri, 06 Mar 2020 09:10:29 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/151336-spotify-app-voice-activation-hey-spotify-rumour/
<![CDATA[Spotify iOS redesign adds easy shuffle play and more]]>

Spotify is rolling out an app update for iPhone and iPad that adds a number of neat redesigned features.

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Thu, 27 Feb 2020 16:09:19 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/151243-spotify-ios-redesign-adds-easy-shuffle-play-and-more/
<![CDATA[Spotify rival Qobuz dumps MP3 streaming, goes all out for Hi-Res]]>

Up-and-coming Spotify rival Qobuz has decided to bin MP3-quality streams in the UK, instead opting to go all-in for Hi-Res streaming.

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Fri, 21 Feb 2020 09:49:12 GMT https://www.pocket-lint.com/apps/news/spotify/151166-spotify-rival-qobuz-dumps-mp3-streaming-goes-all-out-for-hi-res/