RyRy
04-05-2011, 02:03 PM
http://mashable.com/2011/05/04/spotify-music-download-service/
Spotify has launched a music download store for its users, added iPod syncing to its desktop application and opened up its mobile apps to non-subscribers.
Up until now, Spotify was a streaming-only service; while it was possible to upload your Spotify playlist on an iPod as audio files, it was not an easy task. Now, Spotify lets you manage your iPod classic, nano or shuffle in its desktop application, sync your playlists with these devices and download MP3s through Spotify’s new download service.
As far as pricing goes, you can buy 100 tracks for €60, 40 tracks for €30, 15 tracks for €12.99 or 10 tracks for €9.99. If you choose the biggest bundle, the price for the single track is just €0.60.
Finally, Spotify has opened its mobile apps to users of its free service (so far, they were only available to premium subscribers). Now, Spotiy Free users can download and install the Spotify iPhone and Android app, buy tracks and wirelessly sync their MP3 playlists from their computer to their phone or iPod touch.
With its 9 million users in Europe and these new features, Spotify has become a full-fledged competitor to iTunes, but it still hasn’t solved its biggest problem yet: licensing and availability in the U.S. Once Spotify manages to overcome that obstacle, it’ll be interesting to see Apple’s response.
The new features will begin being rolled out to users today as part of an automatic update.
Pretty good move by Spotify, especially after the upset they've caused to many of their members for adding limits. It was always going to be more orientated towards paying for tracks, free things never last. But it's a good move nonetheless, would be mint if we could sync playlists we've made using local tracks to our iPod/iPhones through Spotify. Dunno if we can do that yet, but that would be *ace*.
Edited by Catz (Forum Super Moderator): Thread moved from 'Technology Discussion' to here as probably more suitable
Spotify has launched a music download store for its users, added iPod syncing to its desktop application and opened up its mobile apps to non-subscribers.
Up until now, Spotify was a streaming-only service; while it was possible to upload your Spotify playlist on an iPod as audio files, it was not an easy task. Now, Spotify lets you manage your iPod classic, nano or shuffle in its desktop application, sync your playlists with these devices and download MP3s through Spotify’s new download service.
As far as pricing goes, you can buy 100 tracks for €60, 40 tracks for €30, 15 tracks for €12.99 or 10 tracks for €9.99. If you choose the biggest bundle, the price for the single track is just €0.60.
Finally, Spotify has opened its mobile apps to users of its free service (so far, they were only available to premium subscribers). Now, Spotiy Free users can download and install the Spotify iPhone and Android app, buy tracks and wirelessly sync their MP3 playlists from their computer to their phone or iPod touch.
With its 9 million users in Europe and these new features, Spotify has become a full-fledged competitor to iTunes, but it still hasn’t solved its biggest problem yet: licensing and availability in the U.S. Once Spotify manages to overcome that obstacle, it’ll be interesting to see Apple’s response.
The new features will begin being rolled out to users today as part of an automatic update.
Pretty good move by Spotify, especially after the upset they've caused to many of their members for adding limits. It was always going to be more orientated towards paying for tracks, free things never last. But it's a good move nonetheless, would be mint if we could sync playlists we've made using local tracks to our iPod/iPhones through Spotify. Dunno if we can do that yet, but that would be *ace*.
Edited by Catz (Forum Super Moderator): Thread moved from 'Technology Discussion' to here as probably more suitable