Spotify Hifisannouncementin February of 2021 seemed poised to shake up the streaming industry.
With the introduction of lossless audio, Spotify would increase its credibility among audiophiles, not just casual listeners.
Yet weve started a whole new year, and Spotify HiFi is still nowhere to be seen.
We know that HiFi quality audio is important to you.
But we dont have timing details to share yet.
Unless Spotify is being coy, in the future isnt likely to mean soon.
So why the near-year-long silence?
Im not sourcing any insider knowledge, just connecting the dots.
But from where Im standing, those dots arent too hard to connect.
The whole be able to upgrade bit is indicative that this would be an optional upgrade.
Suddenly, charging more for hi-fi audio just seemed silly.
Moreover, Apple and Amazons $9.99 plans also now throw inspatialaudio.
When done right, spatial audio can have a much more palpable positive impact than lossless ever could.
But Spotify has never mentioned plans for spatial audio alongside Spotify HiFi.
Who knows, maybe therell even be some extra freebies.
