Is the long-awaited Hifi streaming tier close to its debut? A survey suggests that the company hasn't forgotten about it, and that it might be packaged into a new more expensive "Platinum" plan that comes with other perks.
A former subscriber of Spotify shared a survey that they were recently asked to complete. They were asked if they would switch to the service based on the new tier. The survey shows the usual free and individual options, but it also shows a $19.99 Platinum tier that would carry over the standard paid benefits. There would be limits on ad interruptions for the original podcasts.
The user who took the survey gave more information. There were different versions of the Platinum plan shown in the survey. It also included access to audiobooks, which was sold by Spotify in September. The price went up further.
The company said it would roll out by the end of last year. Since that never happened, the feature's status has been silent and no substantial updates have been provided.
There seems to be a determination to charge more for Hi Fi.
Apple has brought high-resolution audio to Apple Music for free. It is possible that the company originally intended to charge extra for premium sound, and that this move caught them off guard, leading to the postponement of Hifi. The idea of splitting Hifi off into a pricier plan is supported by the survey. Lossy streaming is included in the standard subscription plan.
As for the other features mentioned in the survey, it is possible that they are related to the branding of the service. The company may reserve advanced library and playlist functions for the Platinum tier. How would that look? Is there a better organization? Do you think there's a smart playlist? Is there enough incentive to pay more for those bonuses? We need to know the full details soon.
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