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Spotify amps up podcast discovery with new features
- Spotify introduced new features to enhance podcast discovery in its app to compete with Apple and YouTube.
- The new features include podcast recommendations on the Home page, a Following feed, tools for creators to engage with fans, and the ability to recommend content.
- Spotify's efforts aim to challenge YouTube, which has been investing heavily in podcasts, and attract users to its platform.
- Creators will now have tools to point to other content mentioned in episodes, use emoji reactions in comments, and control comment visibility on their pages.
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Spotify is trying out a new way to help you find fresh music
- Spotify is testing sub-genre and “More Discovery” chips within genre-based playlists.
- Selecting a chip revamps the entire playlist with fresh tracks, rather than filtering existing ones.
- For now, this feature appears limited to some users only, suggesting a controlled experiment or limited rollout.
- The introduction of sub-genre chips aims to help users discover new music that aligns better with their preferences and moods.
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Read the letter a senator sent to Spotify after BI found 200 fake podcasts on the platform peddling opioids
- Senator Maggie Hassan has written a letter to Spotify regarding fake podcasts promoting opioids, asking the company to take action on the phony content.
- A Business Insider investigation found 200 podcasts on Spotify peddling opioids, some of which were removed after being flagged by BI.
- In her letter, Hassan urged Spotify to prevent fake podcasts facilitating the illicit sale of drugs and to improve content moderation.
- Hassan's letter to Spotify CEO Daniel Ek emphasized the need for diligence in addressing threats related to drug promotion on the platform.
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Spotify is bringing its coolest social listening feature to Android Auto
- Spotify is bringing its collaborative real-time playlist feature, Spotify Jam, to Android Auto and cars with Google built-in.
- The Jam feature will utilize Google’s new media app templates in the Android for Cars App Library to enable safer, distraction-free in-car use.
- Users will soon have the ability to start or join Spotify Jam sessions via QR code and manage playback using their phones.
- Google introduced new media app templates during the Google I/O session on in-car app experiences, expanding the reach of Spotify Jam beyond traditional devices.
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Spotify’s new Upcoming Releases hub may be my new favorite feature since Daylists, and now I can see all my pre-saved albums
- Spotify has launched a new feature called Upcoming Releases allowing users to view and pre-save upcoming albums based on their listening history and top global pre-saves
- Users can easily access the Upcoming Releases section in the Spotify app alongside features like Countdown Pages and merch
- This new feature enhances Spotify's approach to keeping fans informed about new music releases and could potentially bring users closer to new music
- The Upcoming Releases hub is currently limited to 'For you' and 'Top 10 countdowns' categories, with potential for future expansion into genre-specific recommendations
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Spotify says support for external payments on iOS has already boosted subscriptions
- Spotify reports a positive impact on sales following the ability to direct customers to external payment links in its iOS app.
- Apple was forced to allow U.S. app developers to use alternative payment methods following a court ruling in favor of Epic Games.
- Spotify's iOS app update supporting web payments led to a significant increase in iOS users upgrading to a Premium subscription.
- The U.S. District Court ruling has enabled new product innovations and increased conversion rates for Spotify's iOS users.
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Spotify’s new ‘Upcoming Releases’ hub highlights future albums you may like
- Spotify has introduced a new 'Upcoming Releases' hub to inform users about soon-to-be-released albums, offering personalized recommendations based on listening history.
- Users can access the hub through the Search tab on mobile, view top 10 global Countdowns of anticipated releases, pre-save albums, and receive push notifications on release day.
- The hub enhances music discovery by providing aligned album recommendations, making it easier for users to stay updated on releases they anticipate.
- Spotify has also rolled out Countdown Charts on social channels and updated its app functionality with features for better user control and audiobook purchases.
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Spotify executives banned a common phrase from their weekly 3-hour meeting
- Spotify executives have banned the words 'offline' and 'later' from their weekly 3-hour executive meeting.
- The rule was established to ensure people address issues in real-time instead of pushing them aside.
- Another rule prohibits executives from bringing direct reports to the meeting, promoting hands-on problem-solving.
- Spotify's 'bets' process involves VPs pitching ideas every six months, with a focus on bottom-up innovation and resource allocation based on leaders' rankings.
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Spotify for iPhone now lets you purchase audiobooks in a web view
- Spotify's latest update in the US App Store allows users to purchase audiobooks and top up listening hours within the app.
- Users in the US can now buy audiobooks, purchase extra listening hours, and access clear subscription pricing within Spotify.
- A previous dispute with Apple led to Spotify removing audiobooks from its app in 2022, but a recent update reintroduced the feature following changes in Apple's policies.
- Other apps have also benefited from the Epic Games v. Apple ruling, which allows external links for subscriptions in select regions, impacting Apple's commission fees.
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Spotify iOS App Now Enables Direct Audiobook Purchases in U.S.
- Apple's recent update to Spotify's iOS app allows U.S. users to purchase audiobooks directly within the platform, bypassing App Store fees.
- The reinstated 'Buy' button and visible pricing for audiobooks enable Premium subscribers to instantly top up listening hours.
- Spotify had removed in-app audiobook sales in 2022 due to Apple's commission, but the recent change follows the Epic Games v. Apple ruling.
- The update enhances content discovery, purchase flow, and revenue retention for audiobook users, publishers, and authors in the U.S., with potential global expansion in the future.
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Spotify Now Offers Direct Audiobook Purchases on iOS Following App Store Rule Changes
- Spotify now allows subscribers to see audiobook pricing and make purchases using a web view in the Spotify app on iOS.
- Initially, Apple rejected Spotify's audiobook update multiple times due to rule violations regarding app communication about purchasing options outside the App Store.
- Following U.S. App Store changes, Spotify can now direct customers to purchase audiobooks through its app without in-app purchases, benefiting both users and content creators.
- Apple is appealing the court ruling that led to these changes, giving developers more freedom in directing customers to external purchase options within their apps.
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Apple approves Spotify update so US users can buy audiobooks within the app
- Apple has approved a new app update by Spotify, allowing U.S. iPhone users to buy individual audiobooks within the app.
- Users can view audiobook prices and purchase more listening hours directly in the app, beyond the initial 15 hours.
- This update follows a U.S. court ruling that prevented Apple from charging fees on purchases made outside the App Store.
- The ability to buy audiobooks and top-up listening hours within the iOS app is a welcomed improvement for users as compared to previous web purchase requirements.
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Spotify’s iPhone app will now let you easily buy audiobooks
- Spotify's iPhone app now allows users to purchase audiobooks within the app and buy individual audiobooks outside the App Store.
- Spotify Premium subscribers can also buy additional audiobook listening hours through the app.
- The update comes after the Epic Games vs. Apple ruling, which limits Apple's control over in-app purchases and external transactions.
- Other apps like Kindle, Patreon, and Delta's emulator have also leveraged the court ruling, while Epic Games continues to fight for Fortnite's return to the App Store.
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Spotify cracks down on pill-pushing podcasts
- Spotify has been removing fake podcasts from its platform that were directing users to websites selling drugs without a prescription.
- Investigations by CNN and Business Insider found around 200 podcasts promoting prescription medicines, some lasting less than a minute and mainly focusing on advertising products and providing links to websites selling opioids like Tramadol and Oxycodone.
- Despite removing much of the content, Spotify continues to have fake drug sales podcasts on its platform, as reported by CNN.
- Spotify spokesperson stated that they are constantly working to detect and remove violating content, and their guidelines prohibit material promoting the sale of regulated or illegal goods like drugs.
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Spotify is Being Used to Sell Drugs Online
- Spotify is reportedly hosting hundreds of fake podcasts used for selling drugs online.
- Some fake podcasts feature computer-generated voices and are named like 'My Adderall Store' or 'Order Codeine Online.'
- These podcasts violate Spotify's terms but have managed to reach top search results alongside legitimate addiction and recovery podcasts.
- The sale of fake prescription drugs online poses a significant public health risk, prompting Spotify to work on improving its autodetection to remove such content.
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