Apple Music Hi-Fi and Third-Gen AirPods Rumored to Launch in Coming Weeks

In February, the Swedish music streaming giantSpotify revealed its plans to introduce a Hi-Fi CD-quality, lossless audio tierlater this year. If a new report is anything to go by, it looks like Apple is planning to follow suit and introduce an Apple Music Hi-Fi tier, probably even before Spotify does.

Apple Music Hi-Fi Tier?

The rumorcomes from Hits Daily Double(viaMacRumors) citing music label sources. As per the report, Apple is likely to announce the new Hi-Fi tier in the coming weeks. One key factor worth noting here is the price. While Spotify Hi-Fi is expected to be costlier than its regular plans,Apple Music may offer Hi-Fi at the same $9.99 price point.

Furthermore, the report claims that Apple is likely to announce the Hi-Fi tier alongside thethird generation of AirPods. According to leaks and rumors so far, thethird generation of AirPodswill adopt AirPods Pro-like design. However, it will miss out on features unique to the AirPods Pro such as ANC. While we don’t know when exactly Apple plans to launch this alleged Hi-Fi tier and new AirPods, the company’svirtual WWDC 2021 eventis set for June first week. Maybe we will hear something about them on stage.

When Apple Music and Spotify get Hi-Fi tier, we could expect Tidal to take a hit. Tidal’s unique selling point is Hi-Fi audio and is the go-tomusic streaming servicefor Hi-Fi audio right now. Apart from Tidal, Amazon Music offers Hi-Fi audio streaming in some regions.

So, will you consider switching to Apple Music for Hi-Fi audio at the same cost? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

Subin B

Subin writes about consumer tech, software, and security. He secretly misses the headphone jack while pretending he’s better off with the wireless freedom.

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