Spotify will come pre-installed on millions of new Samsung mobile devices starting today (March 8).
Additionally, eligible customers with select Samsung devices in the US will qualify for six months of free Spotify Premium.
Announcing the news on its ‘For the Record’ blog today, Spotify said that the move is the ‘next step in its strategic relationship with Samsung Electronics’ after it became Samsung’s ‘go-to music service provider’ in August 2018.
Samsung mobile devices on which its app will be pre-installed include the soon-to-be-released Galaxy S10, S10+, S10e, S10 5G, Galaxy Fold and select Galaxy A Series phones.
Spotify is also integrated with Samsung’s intelligence platform Bixby, which it says enhances the Bixby Home screen by providing tailored Spotify content and recommendations.
Spotify’s not the first streaming platform that Samsung’s offered as a default music player on its mobile devices.
Back in 2017, Google Play Music was named as the ‘default music player’ on the smartphone maker’s then-new Galaxy S8 and S8+.
Samsung also partnered with TIDAL in October 2018 to launch an app for Samsung TV.
“From our integration with Bixby, Samsung’s intelligence platform, to our availability across TVs tablets, smartphones, and smartwatches, we’re just getting started,” said the company in its blog post.
“This partnership makes it easy for Samsung mobile users to access their favorite music and podcasts on Spotify, wherever they are and however they choose to listen.”
Sten Garmark, Spotify
Sten Garmark, VP of Consumer Products, Spotify, said: “We were very excited to be named Samsung’s go-to music streaming service several months ago and today’s news will only ensure a more seamless Spotify listening experience across devices for listeners around the world.
“This partnership makes it easy for Samsung mobile users to access their favorite music and podcasts on Spotify, wherever they are and however they choose to listen.”
“Our goal is to deliver the best possible mobile experience to our consumers, and Spotify is the ideal music partner to help us make that vision a reality.”
Patricio Paucar, Samsung
Patricio Paucar, VP of Marketing, Samsung Electronics America, added: “Our goal is to deliver the best possible mobile experience to our consumers, and Spotify is the ideal music partner to help us make that vision a reality.
“Whether they’re listening to the latest hit albums or checking out their favorite playlist, we’re giving eligible Galaxy S10 users access to an amazing six month Spotify Premium offer.”Music Business Worldwide
