Spotify brings Spotify Lite app to more markets

News Wireless Global 9 JUL 2019
Spotify brings Spotify Lite app to more markets
Spotify has put out a new version of Spotify Lite, its music streaming app aimed at people limited by data plans and slower networks, often in emerging markets, Bloomberg reported. The company launched a beta form of the app in India in May. Spotify hopes the wider launch will increase its penetration in markets outside of Europe and the US.

Spotify Lite takes up 10 MB instead of 30 MB and runs on Android phones. It has been released in 36 markets. An ad-supported service will be available for free while a premium version will cost the same as on its regular music-streaming platform. 

 

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