Spotify's HiFi tier is coming — but not soon

A report suggests the Apple Music lossless launch spoiled Spotify's HiFi plans, but a Spotify executive has confirmed the new tier is still coming eventually.

Wesley Hilliard 3 years ago 20

Qualcomm promises lossless Bluetooth audio with new chipset

Qualcomm has announced a new generation of sound platforms that could introduce new capabilities like lossless audio, lower latency, and improved Bluetooth performance.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 18

Apple says Spatial Audio is a hit, drawing more listeners to Apple Music

Apple Music executives say that more than half of its subscribers are listening in Spatial Audio.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 12

HomePod 15.1 update brings Apple Music Lossless & Dolby Atmos support

An update for the HomePod mini and HomePod has been issued by Apple, with HomePod Software Version 15.1 adding Lossless support along with Dolby Atmos to the company's smart speakers.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 18

How to stream lossless audio to HomePod

Thanks to the forthcoming iOS 15.1 update, users will finally be able to stream lossless audio to HomePod and HomePod mini. Here is how it works and how to enable it.

Andrew O'Hara 4 years ago 0

HomePod 15.1 beta brings back lossless streaming, Dolby Atmos

The first beta of Apple's upcoming HomePod Software Version 15.1 has reintroduced Lossless and Dolby Atmos with Spatial Audio support to the company's smart speakers.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 3

Apple Music for Android updated with Spatial Audio, lossless quality streaming

The latest update to the Apple Music app on Android officially introduces support for Apple's lossless and spatial audio features.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 2

Apple's Eddy Cue says Spatial Audio is a 'game-changer' for music

Apple services chief Eddy Cue says that Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos could be the "game-changer" that the music industry has been waiting for, while lossless audio will be a much more niche feature.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 25

Apple Music activates Spatial Audio and Lossless Audio content

As promised, Apple late Monday flipped the switch on Spatial Audio and Lossless Audio content on Apple Music, with some users reporting the technology is now live for select tracks and albums.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 15

Signs of Apple Music Lossless, Dolby Atmos content showing up for some users

With Apple Music Lossless streaming coming at some point in June, some users are reporting signs now that content is arriving on the service to support the launch.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 6

Apple releases macOS Big Sur 11.4 with support for Apple Podcast Subscriptions

Apple Podcast Subscriptions is the most visible new feature in the updated macOS Big Sur 11.4, now publicly available.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 6

HomePod family will support Apple Music Lossless eventually

The HomePod and HomePod mini won't play Apple Music Lossless audio at launch, but will at a later time, according to a support page update providing details on the streaming music feature's functionality.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 33

AirPods to gain lossless streaming capabilities via software update, says leaker

Apple is said to be working on a proprietary high-fidelity audio format that enables lossless Apple Music streaming to AirPods.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 26

Spotify 'HiFi' audio control, error messages uncovered by user

A user has found and been able to use a new "HiFi" button in the Spotify app, ahead of the music streaming company's launch of lossless audio.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 3

Apple Music on Android will support Lossless, but not Dolby Atmos at launch

Android users who subscribe to Apple Music won't get all of the benefits of Apple's new additions, as it will include support for Lossless audio, but not Dolby Atmos at launch.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 4

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