Spotify lossless audio streaming goes live — Premium users enjoy it for free

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Technology Insights Daily
September 17, 2025

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Spotify has finally delivered its long-promised lossless or “lossless quality” audio streaming to its Premium subscribers, with no extra charge. This means listeners can stream songs in 24-bit/44.1 kHz FLAC format, preserving much more of the original audio detail than compressed formats. The rollout is happening across many markets, including Australia, the U.S., U.K., Japan, and others, and users will be able to enable it via their media quality settings in the Spotify app. While supported over Wi-Fi or with suitable wired or high-bandwidth setups, Bluetooth headsets often can’t deliver true lossless quality due to bandwidth limitations. This upgrade puts Spotify more in line with rivals like Apple Music, which have offered similar features for some time, and should excite audiophiles and anyone who cares about sound fidelity.

Apple’s latest iPhone 17 lineup brings a new “Dual Capture” video recording mode built into the default Camera app, available across all models (standard, Pro, etc.). With this mode, you can simultaneously record video from both the front and rear cameras, opening up creative possibilities like vlogging with yourself in frame while capturing what you're seeing. It means you no longer need a third-party app for that kind of perspective-mixed footage, making it easier for everyday creators and content sharers. The feature is especially useful for documenting reactions, behind-the-scenes content, or dual-view storytelling. The quality and framing depend on each model, but the unified support across the iPhone 17 line signals Apple’s intent to push camera features forward. For users, it’s a welcome tool to get more dynamic videos without switching apps or setups.

An advanced generation of AI-powered PDF editors is emerging—tools that go beyond basic annotation and formatting. These editors can understand document content, making it possible to summarize, search, answer questions, extract key data, or even chat with the document. Instead of manually locating tables, images, or sections, users can ask the editor to highlight them or reorganize content intelligently. Some tools also include strong OCR (optical character recognition), layout detection, cloud syncing, collaboration, and workflow integrations—for example, automatically rewriting content, adjusting text style, or merging documents with minimal effort. The interface is improving too: intuitively designed, responsive, and approachable even for non-technical users. As workplaces and learning environments demand more from document workflows, these “thinking” AI editors are shaping up to be a big productivity boost.

User feedback has made it clear: Apple’s camera-control settings on iPhones are too complex, with many users overwhelmed by too many manual controls buried in settings. In response, Apple is introducing a simpler way to manage camera controls in iOS 26. One of the major changes is a toggle that turns off advanced camera control for those who prefer a cleaner, easier interface, avoiding deep dives into menus. The default experience will still include advanced functions, but the onboarding and settings are being redesigned to let users choose how much complexity they want. Design updates in the Camera app aim to simplify layout, surface commonly‐used features more directly, and reduce friction for casual photo takers. For many, this could make the difference between a frustrating camera app and one that feels intuitive.

Analysts and investors have expressed concern following the unveiling of the iPhone 17 series, arguing that the upgrades—while iterative—don’t represent a dramatic leap forward. While the new models deliver improvements like better display tech, higher performance chips, and enhanced camera features, some feel the evolution is modest compared to expectations. As a result, Apple’s stock dropped more than 3% in response to what the market perceives as a lack of standout innovation or surprise features that might drive strong upgrade demand. China’s competitive smartphone market and rising expectations around AI are also factors putting pressure on Apple. Investors are now watching closely to see how upcoming software updates and future models might address these concerns.

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