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Spotify Tests Three-Tier Premium Push In UAE And Saudi Arabia
The pilot gauges whether Gulf listeners will pay more for higher-fidelity audio, AI, and third-party DJ integration and bundled audiobooks.
Spotify has rolled out a three-tier subscription mix in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, adding Premium Lite, Premium Standard, and a new Platinum tier. It is one of the streaming company’s most granular pricing tests in the region and lands as paid use across the Gulf edges upward.
The same pilot is also moving into South Africa, Indonesia, and India, giving Spotify a broader read on what listeners value most — sound quality, extra content, or simply ad-free access. The UAE and Saudi markets, both young and mobile-heavy, are expected to offer early signals.
Premium Lite keeps things basic: ad-free listening without heavier features. Premium Standard covers everyday use and retains offline playback. Platinum is the biggest change: It introduces Lossless Audio, AI DJ, AI-built playlists, and hooks for third-party DJ tools, alongside existing options such as Jam and Daylist.
Platinum users also get audiobook access. The tier includes 12 hours for plan managers with optional 10-hour top-ups. At launch, the catalogue opens with more than 150,000 English-language titles, and tools like automatic bookmarking and a Sleep Timer are folded in.
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Spotify says the test reflects shifts in listening behavior rather than a cosmetic refresh. “We know that the way people connect with audio is deeply personal,” said Akshat Harbola, Managing Director for MENAP at Spotify. The pilot, he said, is built around “more choice, flexibility, and value” as the platform probes demand for higher-fidelity sound.
The Middle East has become a useful proving ground for premium digital tiers, helped in part by Saudi Arabia’s cultural spending under Vision 2030 and the UAE’s appetite for mobile-first services. If the mix holds, Spotify could carry the model into more markets as competition over paid listeners tightens.
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DJI Teases Dual-Camera Osmo Pocket 4P For 2026 Launch
Though most technical claims for the new gimbal come from industry leaks rather than DJI’s own announcement.
DJI has teased a dual-camera version of its Osmo Pocket gimbal, confirming that the Osmo Pocket 4P will launch in 2026. The teaser image is the company’s first preview of the device, following months of speculation about a more advanced model in its pocket camera range.
The image shows a slightly larger device than the existing Osmo Pocket 4, with two camera modules mounted above a compact three-axis gimbal. Reports suggest one camera may use a 1-inch sensor paired with a wide-angle lens, while the second may carry a 3x zoom lens — though DJI has not officially confirmed any of these details.
According to leaks circulating ahead of the launch, the Osmo Pocket 4P could support 4K video at up to 240 frames per second, offer 14 stops of dynamic range and include 10-bit D-Log color support. Those features are commonly used by filmmakers who require greater flexibility during color grading and post-production. Reports also point to Hasselblad color tuning, continuing a partnership that has already appeared in some of DJI’s drone cameras, along with up to 128GB of built-in storage that would reduce reliance on external memory cards during longer shoots.
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The device is expected to retain features from the existing Osmo Pocket 4, including a three-axis mechanical gimbal, updated ActiveTrack subject tracking and a flip-out touchscreen display. The Osmo Pocket line is aimed at content creators, vloggers, and independent filmmakers seeking compact equipment that can produce usable footage without a larger camera system.
DJI has not provided pricing or a specific launch date beyond the 2026 window. Industry observers expect the Osmo Pocket 4P to cost more than the standard Pocket 4 because of the dual-camera setup and expanded recording capabilities, though no figures have been disclosed. So far, most of the technical detail circulating around the product remains tied to leaks rather than official confirmation.
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