Tidal to Remove App from Samsung Smart TVs in July 2024
Tidal announces withdrawal of its app from Samsung Smart TVs starting July 8, 2024, following similar actions with Roku and Amazon Fire TV. Users can still access Tidal on other TV brands and streaming devices. Additionally, Tidal will replace MQA tracks with FLAC files and reduce subscription costs from £20 to £11 per month.
Tidal to Remove MQA and Sony’s 360 Reality Audio Formats in Favor of Dolby Atmos
Tidal is bidding farewell to MQA and Sony’s 360 Reality Audio formats, replacing MQA tracks with FLAC versions and removing all podcasts and music available in 360 Reality Audio by July 24, 2024. The decision to streamline its streaming services by eliminating MQA support was somewhat expected, considering Tidal’s previous FLAC update. The shift towards Dolby Atmos is cited as the reason for these changes, as Tidal aims to focus on Atmos due to broader device compatibility, extensive catalog availability, and artist adoption of the format.
Tidal Introduces New Universal Music Sharing Feature
Tidal’s new feature allows users to share universal links to songs or albums, enabling recipients to open and play the shared content on their preferred streaming platform, whether it’s Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube Music. This innovative solution eliminates the need for everyone to be on the same platform, making it easier for users to share and enjoy music regardless of their streaming service preferences. Tidal has also indicated plans to add support for more platforms in the future, prompting speculation about whether other major platforms will follow suit and implement similar features.