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Spotify to begin rolling out browser-based music app in beta

11/20/2012

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By Ellis Hamburger
Original Link
http://www.theverge.com/2012/11/15/3649068/spotify-browser-player-web-app

Spotify today plans to begin the roll out of its first ever browser-based music player, The Verge has learned from sources close to the company. From the looks of it, the web player looks a lot like its desktop counterparts on Mac and Windows, including search, Spotify Radio, playlist editing and creation, and a "What's New" section. Like its desktop apps, Spotify on the web will likely be free to use but include audio ads and banners ads. The web app will roll out over the coming months, we're told, and will supplement but not replace the company's desktop apps.

A browser-based player has been one of Spotify's most requested features, and one of the most obvious differences between it and chief competitor Rdio, which has had a web player for years. A web player opens up Spotify to people who don't want to (or aren't allowed to) download apps, and is also simply a nice feature for current users who want to bring their music to a friend's house. It's unclear exactly what technology Spotify has chosen to use for streaming music in its web player, but that should soon become clear — Spotify's desktop apps on one hand use peer-to-peer technology to guarantee super-fast load times, while its mobile apps stream content straight from Spotify's servers.

A browser-based Spotify music player was rumored back in early September, but so was a company-wide "redesign" we've yet to see.

Update: The web player is now live in some regions, and users will receive a Facebook invite when the service is ready.

4 Comments
Digital Dude
11/20/2012 05:32:40 am

I know Spotify is one of CREATE.Digital Music / INgrooves-Fontana's retail partners so it's positive evolution to see that these partners continue to try and add value to their platforms because otherwise labels and artists will lose market share.

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J.R.
11/20/2012 05:37:26 am

If you are an artist it's important that you take advantage of free beta testing downloads when possible. Without live testing these devlopers cannot truly provide a quality product and work out the kinks. Plus you could be hip to a tool early before the masses and use it to increase your visibility.

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AhhSchucks
11/21/2012 03:34:35 am

Personally free illegal downloads are my preferred app.

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Peter
11/21/2012 03:37:40 am

Most people download or have been forwarded illegal free music. It can't be stopped but can be regulated to some degree eventually. Just think of it like this, how would you feel if someone stole money from each of your paychecks? It's the same thing.

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