The new in-car app is part of Tesla’s 2021.40 software update, released on Tuesday. Here’s the release note:
And British English is now official too pic.twitter.com/i5ztuAqKby — green (@greentheonly) November 2, 2021 For audiophiles Tidal’s integration is a BIG improvement. While the two platforms offer about the same selection of artists, Tidal is simply better in terms of sound quality. Spotify’s audio tops at approximately 320kbps, even with the Premium subscription, which basically results in MP3-quality sound. In contrast, Tidal’s most expensive plans, HiFi and Master, offer lossless audio quality at 1,4111kbps and 9,216kbps, respectively. This means that you get high-res CD quality. Spotify is also planning to go HiFi, but that hasn’t happened yet. But to be fair, there’s a lot more than just streaming quality that factors into choosing the right music platform. Music discovery features, pricing, and ease of use (especially while driving) all play a big part. And finally, you might not even be able to tell the difference between normal streaming and lossless audio.
Why stop at Tidal? Give us MORE.
It’s a bit ridiculous that Tesla owners are stuck with only two options for music streaming — especially when we’re used to the wealthy smorgasbord of video streaming services at home, like Netflix, Hulu, Plex, Disney+, and more. And on top of that, I feel there’s a bigger room for creativity when it comes to creating new methods to serve drivers their favorite beats than with video streaming at home. It’s a completely different experience listening to music on your phone while walking, compared to blasting it in your car stereo — both in terms of operating the platform and its vibe. I feel like they have the in-house capabilities of overhauling the experience, and it doesn’t hurt they both offer high-res audio quality similar to that which is currently offered by Tidal Hi-Fi, just cheaper.
Other features of the software update
But besides the inclusion of Tidal, the new Tesla update introduced some nifty features: You can find the summary of the updates here. Do EVs excite your electrons? Do ebikes get your wheels spinning? Do self-driving cars get you all charged up?
