The Spotify iPhone and Android app killer feature is offline caching, letting you store playlists locally to play back when you’re out of 3G or Wi-Fi, but it might not just be limited to mobiles: the service could soon work on net-starved laptops too. Read on to see how we know.
Along with the new Spotify mobile apps today comes a wordy terms and conditions doc that proves worth pulling out the toothcomb for. When it comes to caching, the T&Cs permit Premium subscribers “to store cached content on up to three PCs and three mobile handsets.” PCs? That’s new on us.
Spotify for Android and iPhone launches
Spotify has confirmed to us that it does intend to launch an offline mode for the desktop Spotify, but other than the intention to launch the feature, a spokesperson wouldn’t comment on the plans.
Still it’s good to know a PC offline mode is on the cards, as even without an Android handset or iPhone to hand, it’ll make Spotify ideal if you find yourself whipping out the laptop on the train all the time.
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[...] Spotify is unleashing its offline service today, letting premium punters access their favourite tunes and playlists without being connected to the web. The move comes after Spotify confirmed to us last month that it was working on a solution for letting paying customers listen to music offline. So how does it work? Read on and we’ll tell you everything you need to know. [...]