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Google Music has definitely used fingerprinting for some time - I think from its inception. I haven't used Spotify for a long time, so I'm not sure how it works
by rossng 11y ago
Google Music has definitely used fingerprinting for some time - I think from its inception. I haven't used Spotify for a long time, so I'm not sure how it works.
- criley2 11y agoSpotify does not allow you to upload your music or anything like that. You simply have access to their full catalog, and can choose to download any part of it for offline consumption.
- buttscicles 11y agoThis is false, this feature definitely exists.
- criley2 11y agoCorrection: A local spotify install can find music on your computer which can be played through the spotify client, but you cannot UPLOAD this music for use on other clients. The Spotify desktop client can act as a Media Player for your other media, but you cannot upload it like you can with other services (which would be pointless, seeing as you already have access to 100% of Spotify's catalog).
- Shebanator 11y agoYes, GPM has supported fingerprinting for a really long time.
- shinratdr 11y agoBut absolutely not from inception. iTunes Match had about a six month lead on that. It was a major differentiator at the time.