Specific details about the new software update are scarce, but it's known that Winamp will also have a mobile app version available for both Android and iOS platforms. The desktop version is expected to undergo significant changes.
The free version 5.8 update is scheduled for release on October 18th, marking the first app release since version 5.666 in 2013. The app was discontinued before being sold later that year.
Winamp is set to make a comeback next year
According to Engadget, the Winamp 6.0 update will add some basic bug fixes and compatibility improvements to ensure the application runs on all platforms. Winamp 6.0 is expected to be officially released next year, along with versions for mobile platforms.
In response to TechCrunch, Radionomy's CEO, Alexandre Saboundjian, mentioned that the new Winamp update consolidates all options and features into a single platform, without disclosing whether the new Winamp will integrate with services like Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, or other online multimedia platforms. It remains uncertain whether the company plans to attract users into proprietary ecosystems.
It's also unclear how the Winamp 6.0 interface will look. Previously, the music player provided users with options to customize the interface to their liking. Now, these options may no longer exist if Winamp's plans include addressing this issue.
The Winamp 5.8 update is set to be released on October 18th. However, to experience the 6.0 update, users will have to wait until next year. This latest move by Winamp is enough to keep users from forgetting the application. Download Winamp here.
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