NEWS – With the latest update to Pandora’s mobile app, all Apple Watch users running WatchOS 5.0 or later can enable offline playback for paid subscriptions. Users with paid subscriptions to Pandora Plus or Pandora Premium — $5 and $10 per month, respectively — can now automatically sync music for offline play when in close proximity to their Watch.
According to Pandora’s app description, “we bring you a brand new, built-from-the-ground-up app that’s seamlessly integrated into the Apple Watch experience.” The Pandora app also claims better integration with the Watch interface, utilizing the larger faces of the Apple Watch 4.
Much like Apple’s own Music app, paid Pandora users can simply play downloaded music directly from their Apple Watch. I couldn’t find exactly how much music is stored on the watch, but I assume it’s more than enough for a nice long run.
As a Spotify subscriber, this is something I’ve been longing for on my own Watch for some time. I’d love to be able to head out for a walk or run and listen to music without my iPhone jangling around in my pocket. It’s somewhat disappointing for me to see Pandora beat Spotify to the punch on this, but it’s great news for their subscribers.
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Tagged: Apple Watch, Streaming
Pandora now offers offline playback for Apple Watch originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on January 6, 2019 at 8:00 am.
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