Don’t give up on Spotify HiFi – leaked code hints at pricing and hi-res audio features
Spotify HiFi – or Spotify ‘Supremium’ – could be imminent as lots of details about pricing and features leak
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We first heard aboutSpotify HiFiin 2021 and since then haven’t heard much else, which made us think that it wasnever coming, but it looks like it could finally be on its way if the latest round of rumors are true.
Newly discovered code inside theSpotifyapp reveals details about a currently unannounced ‘Spotify Supremium’ service, which will deliver higher quality audio for a higher price.
The code was discovered by RedditorHypixely, as reported by theVerge, and it’s quite the leak. It tells us what the service will offer, what options will be available and what it might cost.
What do we know about Spotify Supremium?
The new higher quality hi-res audio tier has been delayed for a long time due to negotiations with record labels, who own the rights to most of the music Spotify streams.
But it looks like those negotiations are finally (or nearly) finished, because the code in the app strongly suggests that a launch is imminent. Rather than a “put HiFi stuff in here” placeholder, the app is reportedly very descriptive. According to Hypixely, here’s what it suggests you’ll get from Spotify Supremium:
The price appears to be $19.99 per month, and while that may be a placeholder it does fit withprevious rumorsof a $19.99 tier. The name change seems legit too, as that was first reported on by Bloomberg earlier this year.
As ever, Spotify won’t comment on unannounced services. But it’ll be interesting to see if this new service ends up doing significant numbers, especially given that thebest music streaming services already offer this.
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With lossless music, Spotify intends to charge extra for somethingApple MusicandAmazon MusicUnlimited users get as part of their standard subscriptions.
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