Spotify’s free tier just got a major upgrade – here’s what’s new
You can now listen to any song at any time.
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Spotify’s free users can finally play the songs they want
Spotify has removed restrictions that prevented free users from listening to specific tracks. With Lossless audio now finally rolling out to paying subscribers, the music streaming service has announced that it’s also allowing non-paying listeners to search, play, and share…
Android UI finally beats iOS in the looks department – and I’m stunned
It’s been a long time coming, but the latest Android UI is as beautiful as that of iOS.