Difference between revisions of "Spotify"
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| − | '''Spotify''' is an online music service that provides its users with streaming access to over 15 million songs. It was first launched in Stockholm, Sweden in 2008 | + | '''Spotify''' is an online music service that provides its users with streaming access to over 15 million songs for free. It was first launched in Stockholm, Sweden in 2008 and is now headquartered in the UK. |
[[File:spotify_logo.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Spotify logo]] | [[File:spotify_logo.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Spotify logo]] | ||
[[File:spotify_library.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Spotify library]] | [[File:spotify_library.jpg|300px|thumb|right|Spotify library]] | ||
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==Features== | ==Features== | ||
===Playlists=== | ===Playlists=== | ||
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Playlists are saved to the user's account and can be instantly accessed from any Spotify client. They can be shared with friends by emailing or instant messaging a link to the playlist. Upon following the link, the shared playlist is added to the user's library. | Playlists are saved to the user's account and can be instantly accessed from any Spotify client. They can be shared with friends by emailing or instant messaging a link to the playlist. Upon following the link, the shared playlist is added to the user's library. | ||
===Mobile=== | ===Mobile=== | ||
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| + | Spotify can currently be accessed from a variety of mobile devices including any Apple product running iOS, Android, Blackberry and Windows mobile. To use Spotify on a mobile device, there is a monthly fee of $9.99. There have been some complaints about the mobile app. Users cite problems with syncing their devices as well as the app frequently crashing. | ||
===Offline mode=== | ===Offline mode=== | ||
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==Membership== | ==Membership== | ||
| − | Spotify subscription | + | |
| + | There are three levels of Spotify access: Spotify, unlimited and premium. The most basic version, Spotify, allows users to listen to all Spotify tracks instantly, create and share playlists, and play local files. The unlimited subscription, available for $4.99/month has all the features of Spotify plus there are no advertisements as you stream music. Finally, the premium level subscription priced at $9.99/month allows subscribers to use Spotify on their mobile devices and access playlists while offline. Out of the 10 million Spotify users, approximately only 1 million are paying customers. | ||
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| + | == External Links == | ||
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| + | [1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotify | ||
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| + | [2] http://www.spotify.com/us/get-spotify/overview/ | ||
Revision as of 20:58, 13 November 2011
Spotify is an online music service that provides its users with streaming access to over 15 million songs for free. It was first launched in Stockholm, Sweden in 2008 and is now headquartered in the UK.
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History
Spotify history......
Features
Playlists
Playlists are saved to the user's account and can be instantly accessed from any Spotify client. They can be shared with friends by emailing or instant messaging a link to the playlist. Upon following the link, the shared playlist is added to the user's library.
Mobile
Spotify can currently be accessed from a variety of mobile devices including any Apple product running iOS, Android, Blackberry and Windows mobile. To use Spotify on a mobile device, there is a monthly fee of $9.99. There have been some complaints about the mobile app. Users cite problems with syncing their devices as well as the app frequently crashing.
Offline mode
Membership
There are three levels of Spotify access: Spotify, unlimited and premium. The most basic version, Spotify, allows users to listen to all Spotify tracks instantly, create and share playlists, and play local files. The unlimited subscription, available for $4.99/month has all the features of Spotify plus there are no advertisements as you stream music. Finally, the premium level subscription priced at $9.99/month allows subscribers to use Spotify on their mobile devices and access playlists while offline. Out of the 10 million Spotify users, approximately only 1 million are paying customers.
