Spotify has announced its plan to launch a defective audio tier for the first time, which have arrived so far.
After several leaks and irritation from the execution of the company, we better know that long -standing service can be closer to arrival at the end.
But newly added references in the code of the music app show that the defective service is still under development and may even be close to launch.
According For technologists and reverse engineer Chris Mesina, several references to “blamed” have pop up in the construction of the Spotify Desktop app on Wednesday.
These codes snipyt mainly refer to the assistance of cards that inform the last user about what the faulty tier provides and how to use the service or troubleshooting.
For example, a card says, “Interested music, now in premium, while the other describes it as the best sound quality on spotify for music up to” 24-bit/44.1 kHz “.
Some cards warns users that special songs are not defective or when their devices have poor connectivity, which can affect playback. Another note that is the defective music is the best enjoyment on the equipment compatible with spotify and/or wired devices. “
In addition, Reddit User U/Bendotlc noted It was seen in the latest version of the mobile app, where the code is now defective: “Say hello to the best sound quality on spotify. Listen to high-dignity music up to 24-bit/44.1 kHz.” Redditor claims that this feature is actually present in the app, but is currently disabled.
Of course, code references do not mean that the faulty facility is coming soon.
As we have seen in previous years, leak And Code reference Has appeared earlier, and yet high quality audio tier never arrived.
When asked directly about the recently blamed and other schemes for premium levels Income Call Along with investors, Spotify Execs, including CEO Daniel EK, would only indicate that the company was investing in premium products for “super fans”. They will not give a time limit, when these or any other high-quality streaming options will eventually be launched.
Recently, Spotify Chief Business Officer Alex Norstrom told investors on Q1 2025 calls that Spotify was still investing in higher premium levels.
“Now, in relation to high levels, we see a lot of possibilities in them as we have mentioned earlier,” he said. Norstrom said at that time, “Creating a high level around the new offerings is something we are working because it really opens new opportunities to please users.”
When Spotify first announced its plans for Spotify Hifi, as said then, in 2021, it was said that service would provide users in “CD-quality, defective audio format”. It was Play tests However, a defective option in earlier years.
Finally, Spotify indicated licensing issues as the reason for the delay in launching.
What can be promising news on that front, streammer signed new deals with Warner Music and Label and Universal music group In the beginning of 2025, which can pave the way for the defective level – or so music fans hope.
Bloomberg Earlier this year, it was also reported that a premium Music Pro Tier will launch later in 2025, which would include high quality streaming, remixing and other features.
Spotify refused to comment on the report.
