Spotify has added video podcast recommendations to the Home screen below shortcuts, with features like comment threads and links to more content, similar to YouTube.
Users are expressing discontent as they feel these new video-focused features are straying too far from the core music streaming experience that Spotify is known for.
The update by Spotify emphasizes its shift towards podcasts and video content, deviating from its original focus solely on music streaming.
Spotify claims that user engagement with the new video podcast recommendations has been positive, indicating increased exploration and discovery of podcasts among users.