WiMP

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WiMP
Original authorWiMP Music
DeveloperAspiro
Initial releaseFebruary 19, 2010; 16 years ago (2010-02-19)
Stable release
2.4.1
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    Operating systemMicrosoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X, Android, iOS, Windows Phone, MeeGo
    PlatformAdobe Air, cross-platform
    Available inNorwegian, Swedish, Danish, German, Polish
    TypeMusic
    LicenseProprietary
    Websitewww.wimpmusic.com (Dead link)

    WiMP was a music streaming service available on mobile devices, tablets, network players and computers. WiMP, standing for "Wireless Music Player,"[1] was a music streaming service that emphasized high-quality audio. WiMP offered music and podcasts for users to listen to. It was initially created as a high-fidelity streaming service aimed at audiophiles, offering music in high-resolution formats such as FLAC and ALAC.[2][3][4]

    History

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    WiMP was developed by Aspiro AB and the Norwegian music store chain Platekompaniet AS. It was first launched in Norway in February 2010.[2]

    On January 30, 2015,[5][6] it was announced that Aspiro AB had been acquired by Project Panther Bidco Ltd., which is indirectly owned by S. Carter Enterprises, LLC.[7] 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 was about €50 million or US $56 million. However, WiMP would later merge with Tidal under the Tidal name.[8]

    Cost and availability

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    WiMP was funded by paid subscriptions such as music fees and subscriptions. As of 2012,[9] WiMP was available in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Germany and Poland.[10]

    Tidal

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    Main article: Tidal (service)

    The service was also available in the U.S., Canada, the UK, Ireland, Finland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg,[11] France, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Romania and Turkey,[12] where it was known as Tidal;[13] and emphasized the high-fidelity lossless mode, but the other modes, "High" and "Normal," were also available. Tidal claims to have 80 million tracks.

    Last.fm integration

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    The application was integrated with Last.fm allowing a track to be "scrobbled."[citation needed]

    Catalog and editorial experience

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    WiMP gave access to a music library of some 25 million tracks. WiMP had local editors in each country it operated, to present the local and international music and in-app magazines also available online. WiMP also offered music videos, which were available in the Android client.[14]

    Mobile devices

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    WiMP was compatible with Android,[15] iOS,[16] Symbian, MeeGo,[17] Windows Phone 7, and Windows Phone 8, as well as Squeezebox, Sonos, Simple Audio, Auralic, Teufel Audio and Bluesound.[18]

    See also

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    References

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