TECHNOLOGY

New Spotify update will separate its music and podcast

Spotify says that this move will enable users get a more personalized experience.

In Summary

•The feature will first be rolled out to Android users before being rolled out to iOS in “the near future”.

•As for the Podcast and Shows feed, listeners will be able to head straight to new episodes of their favorite shows.

Spotify music app on a mobile device
Spotify music app on a mobile device
Image: MARGARET WANJIRU

Spotify has announced that it is currently working on a new design for its home tab that will separate a user’s music from podcasts.

The company says the feature will first be rolled out to Android users before being rolled out to iOS in “the near future”.

Spotify says that this move will enable users get a more personalized experience while allowing users to dig even deeper into their recommendations.

“In the Music feed, listeners will have quick access to suggestions based on their music taste, making discovering new favorites easier than ever. There will also be album and playlist recommendations as well as buttons that make it easy to share, like, and instantly play music,” they said in a statement.

Image: Spotify

As for the Podcast and Shows feed, listeners will be able to head straight to new episodes of their favorite shows.

The company says users will find personalized podcast recommendations and be able to read episode descriptions.

Spotify says in trying to give its users a one-time experience, it will enable them save their episodes or start playing podcasts without leaving the page.

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