Microsoft has killed its Groove Music streaming service

Back in October of concluding year, Microsoft appear it was winding down back up for its "Groove Music Pass", and all features related to streaming and purchasing content via the Groove Music app. Since its formal debut in 2022, with the release of Windows x, Microsoft's music streaming service failed to gain traction among strong competition. This eventually led to Microsoft scheduling a shut-down of the service for Dec 31, 2022.

While a new twelvemonth passed and Groove Music was still fully operational, as of Jan 2, the online elements of the app take been shut down entirely. Music tin no longer be streamed through Groove apps, songs tin can no longer be purchased from the Microsoft Store and music video playback has been shuttered. Radio, Explore and Recommended features of the app have besides been removed. By opening the Microsoft Store app on any Windows x device, users will now be greeted by a new carte, lacking the music tab.

Microsoft recommends its Groove Music users move to Spotify, with apps at present available across Windows 10 devices.

For remaining Groove Music users, the local playback features of the app yet remain functional following the shutdown. The app also still supports streaming via OneDrive, which allows local files to be played across various devices. But for those looking for a full-fledged music feel, improve services can exist institute elsewhere.

Microsoft recommends users switch to Spotify, with a partnership between the 2 companies that allows users to seamlessly migrate to the service. With apps beyond Windows 10, Xbox One and mobile devices (yeah, that includes Windows 10 Mobile), the service is amidst the most universal on the market. If Spotify isn't for y'all, make sure to have a look at our list of Groove Music replacements for PC.

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