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==Details of the Change==
==Details of the Change==
Prior to January 2025:
Prior to January 2025:
*One-time purchase removed ads permanently
*A one-time purchase permanently removed ads
*App worked offline with minimal internet requirements
*The app worked offline with minimal internet requirements
*User data stored locally with optional cloud backup
*User data was stored locally with an optional cloud backup
*No subscription model
*No subscription model was required


After January 2025 update:
After the January 2025 update:
*Previously paid lifetime memberships no longer honored<ref>Google Play Store, January 23, 2025, Robert Hawley review: "Used to love this music player. I used it every day for years. Free, simple, cool features, and most importantly: no obnoxious ads. Suddenly it started bombarding me with ads unless I pay."</ref>
*Previously paid lifetime memberships were no longer honored<ref>Google Play Store, January 23, 2025, Robert Hawley review: "Used to love this music player. I used it every day for years. Free, simple, cool features, and most importantly: no obnoxious ads. Suddenly it started bombarding me with ads unless I pay."</ref>
*Multiple ads before music playback<ref>Google Play Store, January 25, 2025, Chris Wells review: "Three interruptions just to access my music - First, there's an ad to close, followed by another promotion for their offers, & yet another ad to close."</ref>
*Multiple ads played before music playback<ref>Google Play Store, January 25, 2025, Chris Wells review: "Three interruptions just to access my music - First, there's an ad to close, followed by another promotion for their offers, & yet another ad to close."</ref>
*Forced subscription model implementation
*A forced subscription model was introduced
*No refund option for previous purchasers
*No refund options were available for previous purchasers


==Consumer Impact==
==Consumer Impact==