Spotify pulls support for new apps in its desktop clients, will push its Web API and mobile SDKs instead

Spotify today announced it would no longer be accepting new app submissions for the desktop versions of its music streaming service. For now, software that is already available through the App Finder will not be affected, although Spotify said it will only be processing “critical updates” for third-party apps moving forward. For music enthusiasts, the app ecosystem was one of the biggest advantages for using the Spotify desktop client over the Web player. Apps such as Soundrop, Last.fm, Pitchfork and Supper have broadened its feature set and helped listeners discover new music and expand their experiences on Spotify. In a...



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