Spotify’s HiFi lossless streaming might really, finally, actually be coming soon – The Verge

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Spotify may soon introduce lossless audio streaming, a feature that has been anticipated since the company first hinted at it over four years ago. Recent discoveries by the Spicetify account, which customizes the Spotify client, revealed hidden references to ‘lossless’ in the latest version of Spotify, including in the sidebar and streaming quality settings. Although Spotify has not yet launched this feature, these findings, along with recent reports, suggest that the platform is preparing to roll out high-quality streaming. Originally announced in 2021 as “Spotify HiFi,” the launch was postponed. However, in 2024, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek mentioned a forthcoming “deluxe” version of Spotify. Additionally, a Bloomberg report from February indicated that Spotify aims to introduce a “Music Pro” tier by the end of the year, potentially costing an additional $5.99 per month, offering features like higher-quality streaming. Competitors such as Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Tidal already provide lossless streaming options.

📌 Source: https://www.theverge.com/news/690107/spotify-lossless-streaming-hifi-music-pro-spicetify