the 'Buy From' link. However, Spotify launched their own purchase service during 2011 which replaced 7digital. Other In October 2014, it was announced that 7digital would work with will.i.am for his new wearable smart device. In November 2014, 7digital partners Technics launched 'Technics Tracks', a new premium Hi-Resolution audio service. 7digital.com Alongside its B2B digital music services business, 7digital offers music tracks direct to consumers in MQA, MP3 320, 256, M4A, 16-bit and 24-bit FLAC audio. The 7digital mobile app has been pre-installed on devices through partnerships with Acer, HTC, Samsung, BlackBerry, Pioneer, HP, Dell, and Sonos. 7digital's Indiestore launched in early 2006 and allowed unsigned artists and independent labels create their own digital music download store for free. The Indiestore was discontinued in 2010. 7digital directs independent artists to work with independent aggregators, where they will be able to service their music to a variety of music retailers. In December 2014, 7digital became the first music platform to adopt Meridian Audio's high-quality MQA format for streaming/downloads. Geographical availability As of July 2015, 7digital operated in 82 countries. On 19 May 2017 7digital announced the sudden closure of its EU store. After this the service is still accessible from 20 countries. As of 2022, the service is still available in the UK, the US, and other non-EU markets. See also HD Audio References British companies established in 2004 Mass media companies based in London Online music stores of the United Kingdom Mass media companies established in 2004 IOS software Android (operating system) software