Tidal, the popular music streaming platform, has rolled out an innovative feature, one we hope other services will adopt — universal links. These allow for Tidal users to share a song, with the recipient having the freedom to listen to it via their platform of choice. No app installation needed. This ingenious update makes it so simple for your friends to relish in, and potentially join in on your latest music craze, irrespective of their go-to streaming service.
Tidal's unique move didn't come with a grand official announcement. A Reddit user in the Tidal subforum appears to have uncovered this development. As per the user's screenshots of the patch notes and the feature, we confirm that the update labeled Tidal Version 2024.03.27 is indeed currently available and is rolling out on desktop applications, including ours.
Sharing music across multiple platforms with this feature becomes smooth, necessitating no extra efforts from the sender. The steps include clicking the three-dots button next to a song's title, hovering over ‘Share' before selecting ‘Copy Track Link' and sharing the copied link with your friend.
Here's the exciting twist.
Upon opening the shared link, the recipient lands on a Tidal web page that seeks their preference for music listening, all due to Tidal's universal links. At present, four other significant streaming entities lend their support to this feature, including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Amazon Music. A slight lag happens for a few seconds as Tidal establishes a connection to the selected platform.
After that, your selected platform springs up on a web browser, eliminating the need to open their app. Plans are under consideration to incorporate more such services, likely including Deezer, but a specific timeline remains shrouded in ambiguity.
Advancing Streaming Experience
This isn't exactly groundbreaking tech; similar tools have been in existence for a substantial period. Deezer, for instance, boasts of Shaker, a consolidated playlist feature permitting users to club songs from their preferred app into one playlist. Songlink also offers similar functionalities, but it requires creating a playlist.
What sets the Tidal update apart is the fact that it's the first instance of a predominant music streaming service integrating universal links. This signifies an unparalleled flexibility level that's a scarcity in this domain. No need for creating a playlist; if you like a song, you can readily share it — and only it. Adding to its stature is its declining pricing pattern. And rightly so, we hope to see major players like Spotify and Apple Music following suit.
Tidal representatives have assured us that universal links will eventually make their way to their mobile app too. The update should be reaching all users soon.
Meanwhile, you might want to take a look at TechRadar's best headphones for 2024.
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