What’s New will alert users to new releases from the artists and podcasters they follow, helping to make sure they never miss new content.
Spotify is introducing a new ‘What’s New’ feature to help users stay on top of new releases from their favorite creators. Spotify users enjoy regular releases of new albums from a wide range of artists, including Inside from comedian Bo Burnham, along with podcasts like Office Ladies from The Office alums Angela Kinsey and Jenna Fischer. The music streaming app also receives a steady stream of updates to improve the user experience.
Recently, a report surfaced explaining that Spotify may branch out into live events, which could be an upgrade from the virtual concerts it already offers. It could also help Spotify stand out from the competition, as could the recent acquisition of podcasting app Podz, which will help Spotify users discover new podcasts by offering sixty second clips. Similarly, the new Spotify Greenroom feature lets users discuss music, sports and more in live audio rooms, helping Spotify compete directly with Clubhouse. Another feature released just last month, Only You, showcases a user’s unique listening habits with stats and curated lists.
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According to Spotify, users will now be able to access the What’s New feature simply by tapping the bell icon located on the Home tab, alongside the ‘Recently played’ and ‘Settings’ icons. What’s New will also be updated in real time, meaning that users will see a blue dot appear on the bell icon as soon as new content is released. The feature also offers filters that can be used to find a specific song or podcast episode even easier. What’s New is rolling out to all iOS and Android users over the next few weeks. To make sure an artist’s new album or a fresh podcast episode shows up in the What’s New tab, users should make sure to follow them. Simply search for an artist’s name or podcast title, visit the page, and tap ‘Follow.’
Other Ways To Maximize The Spotify Experience
In addition to listening from a smartphone, tablet or computer, Spotify tracks can also be downloaded to and listened on an Apple Watch, while also using the ‘Hey Siri’ voice command to find or play music from the Spotify app. It’s also easy for users to share a specific moment in a podcast, simply by tapping the ‘Share’ button and turning on the ‘share from’ toggle. In addition, there’s also the option to listen to a Spotify track right in the Facebook app. Just tap the ‘Share’ button on the song or album page, then choose to share it to the Newsfeed or Stories on Facebook.
The What’s New feature is a good move for both Spotify and the creators. For Spotify, it’s important to keep improving and offering new features, so that users won’t abandon the app for competitors like Apple Music or Amazon Music Unlimited. For artists and podcasters, it means people are more likely to be exposed to their content even faster. Not to mention, it’s also a convenient way for Spotify users to find out about the latest releases they might be interested in.
Source: Spotify
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