Spotify's lossless streaming feature may finally be close to launching after years of waiting, with new hints suggesting its imminent arrival.
Spicetify, a Spotify client customization tool, discovered hidden references to lossless streaming in a new Spotify version.
Screenshots shared by the Spicetify account show mentions of lossless in the app's settings and options for device connection.
Although Spotify's lossless streaming is not live yet, these findings indicate the feature's potential near introduction.
Spotify had announced a 'Spotify HiFi' tier in 2021, originally scheduled for launch that year, which didn't materialize.
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek mentioned working on a 'deluxe' version of Spotify in 2024, and recent reports suggest a new 'Music Pro' tier could be introduced by the end of this year.
Bloomberg reported that the new tier might cost up to $5.99 more than current subscriptions and could feature higher-quality streaming.
Other music services like Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Tidal already provide lossless streaming options.