Spotify: Upcoming Android App For Streaming Music
| by Rob Jackson on May 28th, 2009 |
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Spotify has similar aspirations to many streaming music apps/sites/companies: “Our dream is to let everyone listen to whatever they want, whenever and wherever they want.” They’ve got a great start – the application can download songs in advance so that if you lose a data connection, the sense of “streaming” is never interrupted:
The company is displaying their wares at Google I/O 2009 but don’t get TOO excited just yet:
- Their website explains that Spotify is not yet available in the United States due to legal concerns
- The Android Application is only in alpha
Spotify also has a desktop client enabling you to sync what appears on your desktop and on your phone, instantaneously.
Spotify is free, supported by in app/client advertising although you can purchase subscriptions to have advertising removed – nice touch. Their website says there aren’t any announcements coming in the immediate future, we might learn a little more via Google I/O and we’ll keep you posted!
1. James O wrote on May 28, 2009
They’re -> Their
2. yOtA wrote on May 28, 2009
From an European and user of Spotify for a few months just wanted to say the software is impressive. It uses p2p technology to streamline music very fast, has a vast library (increasing) and it’s legal (ad supported or payed). They’ve created something that is BETTER than privacy, hence removing its incentive. Porting it to Android is just awesome.
3. Gav wrote on May 28, 2009
I read an interview with the spotify guy someplace where he said that any mobile version of Spotify would only be available to the paid members.
4. wille wrote on May 28, 2009
@Gav. Yeah, thats correct. All mobile versions of Spotify will cost. But for once I actually think its worth it. Listening to whatever I want both at home and on my phone for like 10 dollars/month sounds like a pretty done deal.
5. G wrote on May 28, 2009
I hope it has shoutcast, all my favorite stations are on shoutcast (128bit – MP3/ACC+) :)
6. Danny wrote on May 28, 2009
MAN I HOPE THAT THE NEW ITUNES COMPLETION !!!!!
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