Spotify’s new Audiobook Charts make it easy for you to find what’s trending
Spotify has launched Audiobook Charts in the US and UK, letting you see what's trending each week.
Spotify’s latest feature automatically reorders your playlists for smoother transitions
Spotify has introduced Smart Reorder, a new feature that automatically reshuffles songs in your playlists to create smoother transitions between tracks.
Spotify’s next big update could make its recommendations make more sense
Spotify is developing Taste Profile Notes, a feature that lets users tell the algorithm exactly what they're listening to and refine recommendations proactively in the app.
Apple’s Podcast glow-up brings video, ads, and offline viewing
Apple brings native HLS-powered video streaming to Podcasts, enabling seamless switching, offline downloads, dynamic ads, and expanded creator tools across its ecosystem this spring.
Spotify has a new feature that takes you behind the scenes of your favorite tracks
Spotify is rolling out About the Song in beta, a new feature for Premium users that lets listeners explore the stories, inspirations and background details behind the tracks they’re playing.
Spotify will soon let you buy paper books inside the app
Spotify is expanding beyond audio by partnering with Bookshop to sell physical books, letting users buy paperbacks and hardcovers tied to titles they discover inside the app.
Spotify’s new Page Match feature can now sync your audiobooks with physical books
With Page Match, Spotify is tackling a common reader problem, letting you scan a page and instantly jump to the same moment in the audiobook, making it easier to blend reading and listening throughout the day.
Spotify can now show lyrics even when you are offline and translate them too
Spotify is rolling out new lyric features that let you view full lyrics offline, translate them into your preferred language, and preview lyrics directly from the Now Playing screen.
With DMs here, Spotify may let you edit your username too
Spotify’s Android app hints at editable usernames, a long-requested upgrade that could make DMs and group chats less awkward. The feature isn’t confirmed yet, but new “Edit username” strings suggest real work is underway.
Your daily music routine could help ease anxiety, science suggests
Researchers found that listening to music with rhythmic beat stimulation lowers anxiety more effectively than pink noise.
You can now try Spotify’s Prompted Playlist feature in the US and Canada
Spotify's AI-powered Prompted Playlist feature is rolling out in beta in the US and Canada.
Exclusive: ChatGPT is driving podcast discovery on Spotify and it’s a big shift
For millions of users, the Spotify experience is heavily driven by algorithmic discovery. But thanks to the recent integration with ChatGPT, more users are taking an conversation route to discover new podcasts.
Spotify might soon let you sync audiobooks with real books
Page Match could let Spotify users scan a page from a physical book and instantly jump to the matching point in the audiobook, making format switching far less frustrating.
Are you a Spotify Premium subscriber? Get ready to pay $12.99 per month from February
Spotify will raise Premium prices to $12.99 from February 2026 in the U.S. and parts of Europe, citing growth pressures despite strong Q3 results.
Spotify wants your friends to know exactly what you’re listening to
Spotify is adding real-time Listening Activity, Request to Jam messages, and new social tools that let you see and share what friends are streaming.
Spotify responds to ‘nefarious’ 300TB scraping by internet activists
Anna's Archive published a torrents-based Spotify backup: a 300TB release of Spotify catalog metadata today, with staged audio files to follow. Here is what's included, what's missing, and why it exists.
Spotify’s latest feature hands you control of its algorithm
Spotify is testing a new AI feature that lets you create personalized playlists based on a detailed prompt and your listening patterns.
You can now turn Spotify Wrapped into a multiplayer party with your friends
Wrapped Party transforms your yearly Spotify stats into a multiplayer event. Friends can join a shared room, view each other’s top artists and minutes streamed, and even unlock special group-only cards that highlight who dominated the year in different listening categories.
Your Spotify subscription might soon cost more
Spotify plans a US price hike in 2026 as it pursues profitability, faces industry pressure, and transitions to new leadership.
Spotify now lets you import playlists from other music apps
Spotify has introduced a new built-in tool that lets users transfer playlists from other music services directly into the app. Instead of rebuilding lists manually, you can now bring your existing music library over in minutes and pick up right where you left off.
New Spotify features reveal the people and real stories behind your favourite songs
Spotify is rolling out new features like Expanded Song Credits, SongDNA and About the Song to help listeners explore the people, influences and creative stories behind their favourite tracks. It’s a deeper, more personal way to experience the music you love.
YouTube Music is testing playlist search so you can stop endless scrolling
YouTube Music is finally testing playlist search, with a new Find in playlist button appearing for a tiny group of iOS users. It fixes one of the app’s most obvious pain points, but almost no one has it yet.
Spotify fixes Shuffle so your playlists won’t repeat the same tracks again
Spotify is rolling out a new Shuffle update designed to stop your playlists from looping the same songs. The new “Fewer Repeats” mode takes your recent listening into account to bring more variety to every session. Both Free and Premium users get more control, and Premium listeners can switch back anytime.
Spotify just fixed the most annoying thing about audiobooks
Spotify is testing a new feature called Recaps, offering short audio summaries that help you jump back into an audiobook without rewinding. Available in beta on iOS for select English titles, Recaps update as you listen and cover only what you have already heard, avoiding any spoilers.
Spotify is finally bringing music videos to its app in the U.S.
Spotify is finally rolling out music videos in the U.S. and Canada, marking its shift beyond audio streaming and opening new opportunities for creators and users.
When your favorite singer is actually a string of algorithms
An AI-generated music persona commanded millions of streams and a major record deal.
Spotify just turned Wrapped into a weekly thing with Listening Stats
No more waiting for December to see your music story. Spotify’s new Listening Stats feature gives you a weekly snapshot of your top artists, tracks, and discoveries, all refreshed every seven days. It’s Wrapped, but faster, and designed for sharing straight from your profile to your favorite social apps.
How to master your equalizer settings for the perfect sound
EQ is so much more than the Rock preset in your Spotify app. If you want better sound, we're here to show you how to adjust it for the best experience.
Spotify’s new Apple TV app brings videos, lyrics, and DJ controls to your big screen
Spotify has rebuilt its Apple TV app from from scratch to deliver a faster, more immersive experience designed for the big screen. The update brings smarter playback, video support, lyrics, and on-screen DJ recommendations, turning your Apple TV into a complete Spotify hub.
Spotify’s latest feature ensures you never miss a concert at your favorite venue
Spotify is rolling out a new feature that lets users follow their favorite venue to stay up to date on upcoming concerts.
Samsung’s One UI 8.5 will turn your lock screen into a mini music show
Samsung is revamping its One UI 8.5 lock screen with a dynamic album art transition, transforming how users experience music. The update also hints at AI-powered call screening features.
Spotify tests SongDNA to highlight the hidden brains behind the beats
Spotify is testing SongDNA, a new feature that shows the people behind your favorite tracks. From producers to songwriters, it shines a light on music’s unsung heroes, and finally gives credit where it’s due.
Netflix just added podcasts to your binge list, thanks to Spotify
Spotify just slid into Netflix’s DMs, and the result is video podcasts on your TV. The two streaming giants are teaming up to bring shows like The Rewatchables and The Bill Simmons Podcast to Netflix in early 2026. Who knew your couch would become the next big podcast destination?
Spotify gives parents more control over their kids’ listening habits
Spotify is giving parents more control with its new Managed Accounts for Kids feature on Family Plans. The update expands globally, letting parents supervise what their kids listen to, filter explicit songs, and keep family playlists drama-free, because everyone deserves a safe soundtrack.
ChatGPT can now help you find new music you’ll love using your Spotify account – here’s how to do it
A new partnership between Spotify and ChatGPT is bringing the music streaming platform into the AI chatbot for better integration.
Spotify finally lets you stop single songs ‘infecting’ your playlists
Ever let your kid play music from your Spotify account, or been asked to put on a playlist that’s not your normal taste? You’re probably tired of those choices affecting your recommendations, one of the best parts of the Spotify service. Well, thankfully that’s changing. What’s happened? Spotify has introduced a new feature that lets […]
Spotify frees up features that non-Premium users have asked for years
Spotify is adding a trio of new features viz. Pick & Play, Search & Play, and Share & Play for users on the free tier of the music streaming service.
At last, Spotify gets lossless music streaming
Spotify Lossless will be available to Premium subscribers, and access has already started to roll out for users based in the US.