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Spotify's iPhone app will soon get a useful upgrade for audiobooks fans – here's what's coming
- Spotify's iOS app is getting an upgrade for audiobook fans in the US to purchase audiobooks and 'Top Up' hours directly within the app via external links.
- The update, if approved by Apple, will allow non-Premium users to buy individual audiobooks and Premium subscribers to purchase 'Top Up' hours for audiobook listening.
- Spotify offers 15 free monthly hours of audiobook streaming for Premium users, and this update aims to provide access to more audiobooks in their library.
- The change comes after Apple's ruling to stop taking commission from purchases made via external links, giving Spotify the opportunity to increase revenue from App Store purchases.
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Spotify Premium Updates Bring Smarter Controls for Users
- Spotify introduced new Premium updates with a redesigned Queue offering better controls like Shuffle, Smart Shuffle, Repeat, and Sleep Timer options.
- Improved Hide button now maintains consistency across all devices when hiding songs from playlists. Users can also test '30-day Snooze' to temporarily remove song recommendations.
- All Spotify users will benefit from new playlist management tools such as Add, Sort, and Edit options. Liked Songs can be filtered by genre in select regions like the US.
- Mobile app enhancements include a new Create button for quick playlist creation, social listening features like Blend and Jam, and easier access to AI Playlist building tools for Premium subscribers.
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Epic Games and Spotify test Apple’s new App Store rules
- Epic Games and Spotify are testing Apple's new App Store policies by submitting apps under the revised rules.
- Epic Games submitted a new version of Fortnite, aiming for its return to the App Store after it was removed in 2020 due to a dispute over direct payments.
- Spotify aims to allow users to buy individual audiobooks and top-up hours for audiobook listening directly through their app.
- The updated App Store policies, following Apple's legal battle with Epic Games, allow for developers to link out to web purchase options without additional requirements or commissions.
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Spotify’s new Snooze feature lets you take a break from overplayed songs
- Spotify announces new Snooze feature allowing Premium users to take a 30-day break from overplayed songs to control their playlists.
- Users can use Hide button to prevent a song from a particular playlist and block artists for overall avoidance of their music recommendations.
- Premium users gain more control over Queue, with the ability to see upcoming recommendations, remove tracks, and turn off Autoplay in settings.
- Spotify also updates mobile playlist management tools and plans to expand the Snooze feature to more listeners in the future.
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Spotify adds new features including ‘Snooze Button’
- Spotify introduces new features to enhance user experience, including a Snooze button for songs users are tired of listening to.
- Premium users get upgraded Queue with simplified access to Shuffle, Smart Shuffle, Repeat, and Sleep Timer controls, along with post-queue recommended songs.
- Revamped Hide button now removes a track from a playlist across all devices, and Spotify tests a 'Snooze' button to temporarily exclude a song from recommendations for 30 days.
- Mobile playlist management improvements include easier playlist creation, sorting, editing, turning liked songs into playlists, and enhanced collaborative options.
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Spotify’s Rolling Out a Fresh Batch of App Tweaks
- Spotify is rolling out a series of updates for their app, starting from May 8, 2025.
- Premium users will see changes in the Queue design, clearer song recommendations, and enhanced playlist management options.
- New features include a refined 'Hide' button, 'Snooze' option for songs, and improved playlist organization tools.
- A central '+' button for collaboration and AI Playlist creation, along with a relocation of the 'Your Library' option, are also part of the updates.
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This new Spotify podcast metric might change your listening habits
- Spotify introduces a new metric showing the number of plays podcast episodes have received.
- The metric aims to assist users in discovering popular show episodes and provide creators insights into resonating content.
- Spotify gained five million new Premium subscribers in Q1, but still lags behind YouTube in the podcast platform.
- The new play count feature is visible on episode pages, show pages, and the home screen, covering both audio-only and video podcasts.
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Spotify now shows how many times people listened to podcast episodes
- Spotify introduces a new feature that shows how many times podcast episodes have been listened to or watched by users.
- The new podcast metric called 'plays' allows users to see popular episodes, visible on various sections of the app and for creators on Spotify for Creators and Megaphone.
- The aim is to encourage users to explore new podcasts based on popularity and provide creators insights into audience preferences for benchmarking performance.
- Spotify's announcement of this feature comes after a gain of 5 million premium subscribers in the first quarter, bringing the total to 268 million, the second-highest total ever and the largest first-quarter increase since 2020.
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Tech Radar
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Having Spotify artist page issues? You aren't alone – Spotify says it's working on a fix
- Spotify users are facing issues with the 'artists' page on the app.
- The problems include issues viewing Top Tracks and albums on the artist profile.
- Some users have reported missing discography and stream count in the Spotify app.
- Spotify has acknowledged the problems and is working on resolving them to prevent a broader outage.
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How to Enable Hardware Acceleration on Spotify for Windows & Mac
- Hardware Acceleration is a feature that offloads computing tasks to specialized hardware components for faster performance.
- Spotify hardware acceleration aims to make the desktop app faster by utilizing the dedicated GPU, letting the CPU focus on other tasks efficiently.
- Enabling or disabling Hardware Acceleration on Spotify for Windows & macOS involves simple steps in the app settings.
- Hardware acceleration on Spotify for macOS can be enabled by clicking on the Spotify icon on the menu bar and selecting Hardware acceleration.
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3 Collaborative Leadership Styles That Fix Broken Teams Fast
- Most broken teams can be transformed with three specific collaborative leadership styles: Servant Leadership, Distributed Leadership, and Inclusive Leadership.
- A dysfunctional team can cost organizations 30-40% more than high-performing teams, highlighting the need for effective leadership.
- Servant Leadership focuses on creating trust by serving the team, enabling a psychologically safe environment for honest communication and improved productivity.
- Distributed Leadership spreads responsibilities based on expertise, improving decision-making, reducing bottlenecks, and enhancing team engagement.
- Inclusive Leadership leverages diverse perspectives to solve problems efficiently, fostering innovation and competitive advantage.
- Implementing these styles requires a mindset shift, clear processes, and ongoing reinforcement through a structured plan over 90 days.
- Psychological safety, conflict resolution, and the right technology are essential components of successful collaborative leadership.
- Measuring success goes beyond productivity metrics and includes indicators like improved team dynamics, innovation, and retention.
- Collaborative leadership styles can work in traditionally hierarchical industries and crises, promoting accountability and decision-making efficiency.
- Scaling collaborative leadership across multiple teams requires intentional architecture, documentation, and community support.
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Spotify’s iPhone app could soon sell audiobooks with links, too
- Spotify is working on an update for iPhone users in the US to purchase audiobooks through external links and allow Premium users to buy 'top-ups' for additional listening time.
- This update is in response to a recent court order against Apple, where Spotify has already started allowing users to purchase subscriptions through external links.
- The change would involve adding links and pricing info for audiobooks within the Spotify app, potentially leveling the playing field by offering basic pricing information and easy-to-access links without additional taxes imposed by Apple.
- Despite Apple's attempts to appeal the court decision and halt the order, other apps like Kindle, Patreon, and Delta's emulator are also benefiting from the relaxed policies regarding external purchases.
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Apple Appeals For Pause In Epic Game Ruling
- Apple appeals for a pause in the ruling by a US judge that required the tech giant to comply with a 2021 court order related to the Epic Games case, which aimed at allowing greater competition for app downloads and payment methods in the App Store.
- The judge found Apple in wilful violation of the 2021 injunction and accused Apple's VP of Finance of lying under oath, leading to a referral for potential criminal contempt proceedings against both the executive and the company.
- The ruling is part of the legal battle between Apple and Epic Games, where Apple was ordered to make changes in the App Store to allow developers to offer alternative payment systems, following accusations of anticompetitive behavior by Apple.
- Apple is seeking a stay on the provisions in the ruling that restrict its control over aspects of its business operations, claiming that these restrictions will cause substantial financial harm and hinder its ability to protect the integrity of its platform.
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Spotify will let you hit ‘snooze’ on good songs you’re getting tired of
- Spotify is testing a 'Snooze' button that allows users to temporarily remove a track from recommendations for 30 days.
- The feature is being tested with Premium subscribers first before expanding to more listeners.
- Spotify is updating its Hide button to remove a track from playlists on all devices, not just the selected one.
- The music streaming app is also redesigning features for Premium users, including a revamped queue with new options and simplified playlist management on mobile.
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Apple appeals court ruling mandating free outside purchase links in its App Store
- Apple has filed an appeal with the Ninth Circuit to contest a recent ruling preventing the company from charging fees on developers for outside purchase links in the App Store.
- In the Epic v. Apple lawsuit, a court order prohibited Apple from anti-steering activities, which was alleged to be violated by Apple according to Epic Games, leading to a judge finding Apple in contempt.
- Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers not only sided with Epic Games but also discovered instances of perjury by Apple's Vice President of Finance, Alex Roman, leading to potential criminal investigation.
- Apple plans to issue debt through investment-grade bonds, partners with Anthropic PBC for a coding software platform, and is set to release new features in iOS 18.6 as highlighted in a YouTube video.
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