{"id":2514392,"date":"2026-07-23T17:58:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T17:58:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2514392"},"modified":"2026-07-23T17:58:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T17:58:20","slug":"qobuzs-redesigned-mobile-app-has-a-new-feature-that-should-settle-arguments-once-and-for-all","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/qobuzs-redesigned-mobile-app-has-a-new-feature-that-should-settle-arguments-once-and-for-all\/","title":{"rendered":"Qobuz&#8217;s redesigned mobile app has a new feature that should settle arguments once and for all"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<p id=\"elk-48024002-8677-11f1-b663-611a318dc764\">Hi-res music streamer <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/tag\/qobuz\" data-auto-tag-linker=\"true\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/tag\/qobuz\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/tag\/qobuz\">Qobuz<\/a> has redesigned its mobile and tablet app, with a new player and real-time synchronised lyrics.<\/p>\n<p>The player interface has been completely overhauled to make it more intuitive, immersive and full of even more information. The visuals also dynamically adjust to the album artwork.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"elk-seasonal\"\/><\/p>\n<aside data-article-category=\"streaming-entertainment\" data-block-type=\"embed\" data-render-type=\"fte\" data-skip=\"dealsy\" data-widget-type=\"seasonal\" class=\"hawk-root\"\/>\n<p id=\"elk-48024002-8677-11f1-b663-611a318dc764-2\">The mini player will remain visible at all times, so you can always control playback regardless of where you&#8217;ve navigated to within the app. You can also add or remove tracks to the play queue by swiping like on a dating app.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel=\"\" data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;RnkiWgOh&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;dJIGjkiz&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_dJIGjkiz_RnkiWgOh_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;Rioi8ng1&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_Rioi8ng1_RnkiWgOh_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;KIWyWK103AbLLpenXj0Pt0CFh36+X33xmEjia+BOxacMkSCz&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header=\"\">\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-mobile\"\/><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand inline-flex items-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"aspect-video w-full min-h-[200px] lg:min-h-[330px] relative overflow-hidden bg-black\" data-jwp-carousel-container=\"\">\n<div class=\"absolute inset-0 size-full items-center justify-center bg-white\" data-jwp-carousel-fallback=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/media\/img\/WHF_logo.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"max-h-12 w-auto\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>One very welcome is synchronised lyrics, which displays the words to a song line-by-line as they&#8217;re sung in real time. It even includes translations so you know what they&#8217;re singing about. Which should settle a few arguments without resorting to Google.<\/p>\n<p>Not sure what to listen to first? Qobuz has created new playlists, including the best songs to sing along to. <em>Sweet Caroline<\/em> it is.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet=\"\" class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\">\n        <span class=\"&#10;            flex&#10;            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]&#10;            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]&#10;            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold&#10;        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"\" id=\"elk-4802411a-8677-11f1-bb2a-8fd5eadf79e6\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\" style=\"max-width:1920px;\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\"> <picture data-new-v2-image=\"true\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VrUyzsSfeGrET7qNY9prwn-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VrUyzsSfeGrET7qNY9prwn-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VrUyzsSfeGrET7qNY9prwn-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VrUyzsSfeGrET7qNY9prwn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VrUyzsSfeGrET7qNY9prwn-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VrUyzsSfeGrET7qNY9prwn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VrUyzsSfeGrET7qNY9prwn.jpg\" alt=\"Multiple phones in a row, all running the Qobuz mobile app (with the band BTS on screen) showing the new player and its features.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VrUyzsSfeGrET7qNY9prwn-1200-80.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VrUyzsSfeGrET7qNY9prwn-1024-80.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VrUyzsSfeGrET7qNY9prwn-970-80.jpg 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VrUyzsSfeGrET7qNY9prwn-650-80.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VrUyzsSfeGrET7qNY9prwn-480-80.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VrUyzsSfeGrET7qNY9prwn-320-80.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" loading=\"lazy\" data-new-v2-image=\"true\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VrUyzsSfeGrET7qNY9prwn.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VrUyzsSfeGrET7qNY9prwn.jpg\" class=\"rounded-[var(--image--border-radius,0)] inline\"\/>\n<\/picture><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption itemprop=\"caption description\" class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\" itemprop=\"copyrightHolder\">(Image credit: Qobuz)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-c09af558-867d-11f1-81d1-eb4499a2ddcf\">The Explore section can also help here. It serves up all kinds of recommendations like similar albums and artists, playlists, radio stations, and content related to the radio station or genre. You can also access the Qobuz Magazine \u2013 with editorial content on the artist \u2013 straight from the player.<\/p>\n<p>The credits layout has been tweaked so give you better access to info like reviews, biographies and technical file data, plus you can follow an artist or label direct from the player.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-Bd94oyZVbgX7CVgcYNHLpE\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-Bd94oyZVbgX7CVgcYNHLpE slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\"\/>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest hi-fi, home cinema and tech news, reviews, buying advice and deals, direct to your inbox.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The listening queue and autoplay now show the next three tracks, so you know \u2013 and can adjust \u2013 what&#8217;s coming, and you can tweak the audio output, add tracks to favourites and add to a playlist straight from the customisable mini player.<\/p>\n<p>These features are now available on mobile and tablet apps for <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/tag\/ios\" data-auto-tag-linker=\"true\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/tag\/ios\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/tag\/ios\">iOS<\/a> and Android, and will come to other platforms at a later date.<\/p>\n<p>In February, Qobuz <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/streaming-entertainment\/music-streaming\/qobuzs-recent-carplay-update-is-a-major-improvement-but-its-not-quite-perfect\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/streaming-entertainment\/music-streaming\/qobuzs-recent-carplay-update-is-a-major-improvement-but-its-not-quite-perfect\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/streaming-entertainment\/music-streaming\/qobuzs-recent-carplay-update-is-a-major-improvement-but-its-not-quite-perfect\">updated its CarPlay app<\/a> with more features and Siri voice controls. At \u00a312.99 \/ $17.99 \/ AU$20.83 a month, Qobuz is more expensive than <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/apple\/music\/review\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/apple\/music\/review\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/apple\/music\/review\">Apple Music<\/a> (which <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/streaming-entertainment\/music-streaming\/apple-music-follows-spotify-and-tidal-by-raising-its-prices\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/streaming-entertainment\/music-streaming\/apple-music-follows-spotify-and-tidal-by-raising-its-prices\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/streaming-entertainment\/music-streaming\/apple-music-follows-spotify-and-tidal-by-raising-its-prices\">recently raised its prices<\/a>), but the same price as <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/spotify\/review\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/spotify\/review\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/spotify\/review\">Spotify<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/tidal\/review\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/tidal\/review\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/tidal\/review\">Tidal<\/a> (in the UK at least).<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet=\"\" class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\">\n        <span class=\"&#10;            flex&#10;            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]&#10;            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]&#10;            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold&#10;        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p><strong>MORE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/advice\/hi-res-music-streaming-services-compared\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/advice\/hi-res-music-streaming-services-compared\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/advice\/hi-res-music-streaming-services-compared\"><strong>best hi-res music streaming services<\/strong><\/a><strong> compared<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong\/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/features\/tidal-vs-spotify-which-is-better\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/features\/tidal-vs-spotify-which-is-better\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/features\/tidal-vs-spotify-which-is-better\"><strong>Tidal vs Spotify<\/strong><\/a><strong>: which streaming service is best for you?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong\/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/features\/apple-music-vs-spotify-which-better\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/features\/apple-music-vs-spotify-which-better\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.whathifi.com\/features\/apple-music-vs-spotify-which-better\"><strong>Apple Music vs Spotify<\/strong><\/a><strong>: which is better?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.whathifi.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hi-res music streamer Qobuz has redesigned its mobile and tablet app, with a new player and real-time synchronised lyrics. 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