WiMP
In today's world, WiMP is a topic that has captured the attention of millions of people in all corners of the planet. Whether due to its historical importance, its relevance in contemporary society or its impact on the future, WiMP is a topic that does not leave anyone indifferent. Over the years, WiMP has been the subject of debate, extensive study and detailed analysis, resulting in a wide range of opinions and perspectives. In this article, we will explore the different facets of WiMP, from its origin and evolution to its influence today, with the aim of shedding light on a topic that continues to generate interest and curiosity around the world.
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| Original author(s) | WiMP Music |
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| Developer(s) | Aspiro |
| Initial release | February 19, 2010 |
| Stable release | 2.4.1
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| Operating system | Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X, Android, iOS, Windows Phone, MeeGo |
| Platform | Adobe Air, cross-platform |
| Available in | Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, German, Polish |
| Type | Music |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | www |
WiMP was a music streaming service available on mobile devices, tablets, network players and computers. WiMP offered music and podcasts for users to listen to. WiMP also offered a HiFi-product with FLAC/ALAC. WiMP has since been merged with Tidal.
History
WiMP was developed by Aspiro AB and the Norwegian music store chain Platekompaniet AS. It was first launched in Norway in February 2010.
On January 30, 2015, it was announced that Aspiro AB had been acquired by Project Panther Bidco Ltd., which is indirectly owned by S. Carter Enterprises, LLC. The company was controlled by Shawn Corey Carter, better known by his stage name, Jay-Z. Aspiro AB was sold for 464 million SEK, which is about €50 million or US$56 million. However, WiMP would later merge with Tidal under the Tidal name.
Cost and availability
WiMP was funded by paid subscriptions such as music fees and subscriptions. As of 2012, WiMP is available in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Germany and Poland.
Tidal
The service is also available in the U.S., Canada, the UK, Ireland, Finland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Romania and Turkey, where it is known as Tidal; and emphasizes the high-fidelity lossless mode, but the other modes, "High" and "Normal", are also available. Tidal claims to have 80 million tracks.
Last.fm integration
The application is integrated with Last.fm allowing a track to be "scrobbled".[citation needed]
Catalog and editorial experience
WiMP gives access to a music library of some 25 million tracks. WiMP has local editors in each country it operates, to present the local and international music and in-app magazines also available online. WiMP also offers music videos, so far available in the Android-client.
Mobile devices
WiMP is compatible with, Android, iOS, Symbian, MeeGo, Windows Phone 7, and Windows Phone 8, as well as Squeezebox, Sonos, Simple Audio, Auralic, Teufel and Bluesound.
See also
References
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