Spotify listeners may finally get lossless audio -- but at a cost
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Spotify is preparing to unveil its long-rumored lossless audio feature, but the company won't be taking Apple Music's approach. Lossless audio & AirPods optimization coming to Spotify The concept of Spotify offering lossless audio isn't new. Initially dubbed "Spotify HiFi," the idea was first teased in 2021, hinting at a premium subscription model named "Supremium." However, it seems Spotify has revised its strategy, opting for an add-on model instead. The new feature, "Music Pro,"...

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