Overview

• New references to “lossless” in Spotify’s June 18 desktop app build include help cards outlining 24-bit/44.1 kHz high-fidelity streaming.
• Hidden code in the mobile app similarly mentions lossless playback but remains disabled from user access.
• Spotify has cited licensing challenges for past delays and finalized fresh agreements with Warner Music and Universal Music Group in early 2025.
• Originally announced in 2021 as Spotify HiFi, the CD-quality tier has suffered repeated postponements without a confirmed rollout window.
• By targeting “super fans” with a high-quality tier, Spotify aims to match competitors such as Apple Music and Amazon Music that already include lossless streaming in their standard subscriptions.