Winamp is collaborating with Deezer to introduce streaming capabilities to its legendary music player.

Winamp is collaborating with Deezer to introduce streaming capabilities to its legendary music player.

      After almost 30 years, Winamp is transforming itself once again.

      If Winamp was your preferred music player in the past, there's some news that might bring a smile to your face. Winamp has announced a collaboration with Deezer that will integrate music streaming into its next-generation player, set to launch sometime in the first half of 2027.

      What changes can we expect with the new Winamp music player?

      Under this partnership, Deezer will deliver its white-label streaming technology and extensive global music library. This partnership equips Winamp with everything necessary to roll out its own branded premium subscription service.

      The best aspect is that Winamp is keeping what made it unique. Your local music library, internet radio stations, podcasts, and personal cloud collections will remain in place, joining the new streaming catalog within a single, integrated player.

      This time around, Winamp is featuring a highly customizable interface and innovative social features, all within one music app that consolidates various functionalities, eliminating the need to switch between different apps. Winamp CEO Alexandre Saboundjian states that the aim is to provide everything users want to listen to in one location, all under the familiar Winamp identity they grew up with.

      Is this comeback of Winamp truly going to succeed?

      That’s a legitimate question, and some background is helpful here. Winamp attempted a redesign focused on artists in 2023 that didn’t resonate well. Later, in 2024, its source code was made public, but licensing issues thwarted that initiative as well.

      This isn't even the first time Saboundjian has made similar promises. Back in 2019, he delivered a nearly identical proposal, assuring a unification of music, podcasts, and streaming radio after the 2014 acquisition.

      However, Winamp is optimistic that this time will be different, fortified by a genuine streaming infrastructure rather than just a cosmetic update. With over 40 million users currently utilizing the free desktop player, Winamp evidently still enjoys a dedicated fanbase eager for what's next.

      Whether this nostalgia translates into paying subscribers remains the true challenge, but for long-time fans, this feels like a comeback worth celebrating.

      Manisha Priyadarshini is a technology and entertainment writer with more than nine years of editorial experience.

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      The Pixel 11 Pro Fold has surfaced in seemingly official images, yet its design leaves me feeling unimpressed.

      Google's upcoming foldable appears too similar to the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Previous CAD renders had already tempered my expectations for the Pixel 11 Pro Fold, and the latest promotional material shared by Evan Blass through the Leakmail newsletter offers little promise of anything more than a new color scheme and minor design adjustments that most people would have trouble noticing without a closer look.

      The phone looks uncomfortably reminiscent of the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, maintaining the same dimensions, rounded corners, and peculiar camera island. I have never been fond of Google's approach to stacking what seem like two smaller Pixel camera visors atop one another. It feels more awkward than cohesive.

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      Samsung lays out a grim forecast for mobile and PC pricing.

      The memory shortage could worsen in 2027 and extend into 2028.

      In April, Samsung warned that the memory shortage might escalate in 2027. Three months later, the company's outlook has grown even bleaker for anyone intending to purchase a new phone, laptop, gaming PC, or any other device requiring memory and storage.

      During its Q2 2026 earnings call, Samsung stated that demand for memory still significantly exceeds supply, and orders that cannot be fulfilled this year are likely to carry over to the next. The company now anticipates that the shortage will continue through 2028, prolonging its earlier warning by another year.

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      Samsung confirms the upcoming arrival of the Galaxy Tab S12 and S26 FE but cautions that prices may rise.

      Samsung has announced two additional Galaxy devices set to launch later this year, but increasing component costs could exert pressure on their pricing.

      While Samsung's latest foldable devices have yet to hit the market, the company has already confirmed two more Galaxy products are forthcoming. During its Q2 2026 earnings call, Samsung disclosed that the Galaxy Tab S12 and Galaxy S26 FE will debut later this year, but warned that rising component costs could increase their prices.

      Samsung's upcoming product lineup is beginning to take shape.

Winamp is collaborating with Deezer to introduce streaming capabilities to its legendary music player. Winamp is collaborating with Deezer to introduce streaming capabilities to its legendary music player. Winamp is collaborating with Deezer to introduce streaming capabilities to its legendary music player. Winamp is collaborating with Deezer to introduce streaming capabilities to its legendary music player. Winamp is collaborating with Deezer to introduce streaming capabilities to its legendary music player. Winamp is collaborating with Deezer to introduce streaming capabilities to its legendary music player.

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Winamp is collaborating with Deezer to introduce streaming capabilities to its legendary music player.

Winamp is collaborating with Deezer to integrate music streaming into its next-generation player, which is set to launch in the first half of 2027, while preserving local libraries, podcasts, and radio features.