Spotify beta for Windows Phone 8 now live in the Store

Skilful news for those waiting on Spotify to make a return to Windows Telephone (the previous version currently didn't piece of work on Windows Phone eight) as version 2.0 of the app is now live in the Windows Phone Store bringing WP8 compatibility with it.

The interesting matter about the app is it'due south still in beta, meaning this is not a completely polished and presumably bug free version. But hey, you tin access your business relationship and stream music and in the finish, that's what it'due south all about. Conspicuously the demand for an official WP8 Spotify app is high for users and it's great to come across such a high profile app render once again to the platform.

From the app description:

"The popular music-streaming app Spotify is now available for Windows Telephone eight. Spotify (Beta, Version 2.0, Free to download, subscription required to play music afterward trial) lets you choose the music you lot love, or discover new songs and artists. You tin can play your own playlist or browse and indulge in the playlists of your friends. Heading offline? Download and play your playlists on-the-go. With Spotify on Windows Telephone 8, you don't have to miss a beat. Get it now in the Windows Phone Store!"

Features listed of the Windows Telephone viii version include:

Search, scan & play millions of tracks.
Explore & play your friends' playlists, top artists and tracks.
Stream over WiFi or two.v/3G - all your existing playlists are bachelor.
Offline playlists - play your music without an internet connection.
On-the-wing sync - every track you add to a playlist appears on mobile and computer.
What's New view.
Receive music from friends via the inbox.
Starred tracks - tag all your favourites into a special listing.

Seeing as the link just went live, availability within Shop regions may vary a chip (we're non seeing information technology in the US but notwithstanding), so give it some time. You lot tin can observe the link to the Store hither and let the states know in comments what you think of the new version.

Thanks, Matt, for the link!

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