Neowin News Feed for: Spotify

Apple Music could be getting a low cost subscription tier

Usama Jawad — Sat, 30 May 2026 20:04:01 +0000

Apple Music beta code hints at a lower-cost plan with playback restrictions, suggesting Apple may finally target Spotify's budget audience. Read more...

Spotify CEO defends AI music, wants you to stop calling it 'slop'

David Uzondu — Wed, 27 May 2026 07:22:01 +0000

Generative AI remains controversial in the creative industry, yet models keep improving, and AI-generated music is flooding platforms. Spotify's CEO is now defending the company's push into AI music. Read more...

You can now listen to long-form magazine articles on Spotify

David Uzondu — Tue, 26 May 2026 18:08:01 +0000

Spotify has announced that it now offers 650 long-form magazine articles from different publications in audio format for both Premium and Free users. Read more...

Spotify introduces new verification measures for podcasts to combat AI slop

Fiza Ali — Tue, 19 May 2026 18:20:01 +0000

Spotify is introducing new ways to protect against AI-generated voice and identity misuse for podcast users. Read more...

Spotify will soon support Apple's technology to open new doors for podcasts

Aditya Tiwari — Thu, 14 May 2026 19:44:01 +0000

Spotify just announced its newfound love for Apple. It's working behind the scenes to support Apple's HLS (HTTP Live Streaming) video technology. Read more...

Spotify releases new CLI tool that lets AI agents create and upload AI-generated podcasts

David Uzondu — Thu, 07 May 2026 19:40:01 +0000

Spotify is expanding its generative AI efforts with a new CLI tool that lets AI agents like OpenClaw create and upload podcasts to the platform. Read more...

Spotify rolls out new controls to disable video playback and Canvas visuals

Pradeep Viswanathan — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:48:01 +0000

Spotify just announced a major update that finally gives you the power to silence the visuals and return to an audio-first world. Read more...

Spotify introduces SongDNA, a new feature rolling out globally

David Uzondu — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:40:02 +0000

Spotify is continuing its flurry of updates for Premium users this year with a new SongDNA feature that "reveals the creative connections behind your favorite tracks." Read more...

You can now use Shazam to identify songs inside ChatGPT

Ivan Jenic — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:04:01 +0000

If you hear a song that you don't recognise while using ChatGPT, you can now use Shazam inside the AI assistant app to instantly identify it. Read more...

Spotify 1.2.85.507

Razvan Serea — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:00:01 +0000

Spotify delivers seamless music streaming, playlists, offline downloads, personalized recommendations, high-quality audio, podcasts, and effortless discovery on a user-friendly platform. Read more...

Why Spotify's new audiobook charts could make it harder to find complex stories

Paul Hill — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:04:01 +0000

Spotify is bringing its algorithm playbook to books. New real-time charts favor engagement over sales, potentially shifting how stories are written. Read more...

Spotify 1.2.84.465

Razvan Serea — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:00:01 +0000

Spotify delivers seamless music streaming, playlists, offline downloads, personalized recommendations, high-quality audio, podcasts, and effortless discovery on a user-friendly platform. Read more...

Spotify 1.2.84.461

Razvan Serea — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:24:01 +0000

Spotify delivers seamless music streaming, playlists, offline downloads, personalized recommendations, high-quality audio, podcasts, and effortless discovery on a user-friendly platform. Read more...

Spotify 1.2.83.456

Razvan Serea — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:02 +0000

Spotify delivers seamless music streaming, playlists, offline downloads, personalized recommendations, high-quality audio, podcasts, and effortless discovery on a user-friendly platform. Read more...

Spotify now requires premium accounts for developer mode API access

David Uzondu — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 09:46:01 +0000

Spotify has rolled out its first developer-facing update of the year, introducing changes to how Development Mode works, including locking it behind Premium accounts, among other rules. Read more...

Spotify launches new "About the Song" feature in beta for select users

David Uzondu — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:46:01 +0000

Spotify shows no signs of slowing down with its constant updates. The latest is a new "About the Song" feature, currently in beta. Read more...

Spotify introduces book page sync, partners with Bookshop to sell paper books

Taras Buria — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:38:01 +0000

Spotify's latest partnership expands its scope of services to paper books and introduces a new feature to sync paper with audio. Read more...

Spotify rolls out lyric translations worldwide

David Uzondu — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:00:02 +0000

Spotify has announced, among a host of other lyrics-related updates, that it is rolling out lyric translations to users worldwide. Read more...

Spotify expands its messaging feature with the introduction of group chats

David Uzondu — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:02:01 +0000

Just months after rolling out direct messages, Spotify is expanding its messaging feature to support group chats. Read more...

Rumor turns true as Spotify hikes Premium subscription prices in the US

Aditya Tiwari — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:00:01 +0000

Following rumors from last year, Spotify has finally hiked the prices of its Premium plans in the US. Read more...

You can now see what your friends are listening to on Spotify in real time

Taras Buria — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:18:01 +0000

Spotify is adding more social features to the platform, allowing you to see what your friends are listening to in real time and more. Read more...

Anna's Archive claims to have backed up Spotify in a 300TB "preservation archive"

Fiza Ali — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 20:52:01 +0000

A 300TB archive of Spotify's music and metadata has surfaced, raising questions about digital preservation and access. Read more...

US warns EU of retaliatory action over "discriminatory" tech policies

Paul Hill — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:50:01 +0000

The US warns of fees and restrictions on EU companies like SAP and Spotify, citing a "continuing course of discriminatory" actions against US firms. Read more...

Spotify 1.2.78.410

Razvan Serea — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:00:01 +0000

Spotify delivers seamless music streaming, playlists, offline downloads, personalized recommendations, high-quality audio, podcasts, and effortless discovery on a user-friendly platform. Read more...

Spotify will become even more expensive for US subscribers, starting early next year

Hamid Ganji — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:10:01 +0000

Spotify subscribers in the United States should be prepared to get hit with a price hike in the first quarter of 2026. Read more...

Opera gets a new theme that music lovers will probably love

Paul Hill — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:12:01 +0000

Opera has a new theme that responds to the music you play on Spotify. This is the first Dynamic Theme in Opera to do this. Read more...

Spotify launches AI-powered audiobook Recaps to help users recollect forgotten plots

Karthik Mudaliar — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:24:01 +0000

Spotify is adding a new feature to audiobooks that uses AI to generate tailored summaries, helping listeners jump back into stories without having to rewind or relisten. Read more...

Spotify passes 700 million monthly active users and reports strong profitability in Q3 2025

Paul Hill — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:22:01 +0000

Spotify has reported its third quarter earnings for 2025. In its announcement, it said that it has passed 700 million monthly active users for the first time. Read more...

Spotify partners with top labels to create AI music without hurting artists

Karthik Mudaliar — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:54:02 +0000

Spotify has joined forces with major music companies, including Sony, Universal, and Warner, to develop AI music tools that prioritize artists' rights, fair compensation, and creative control. Read more...

Spotify debuts its first TV channel exclusively on Samsung TV Plus

Karthik Mudaliar — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 01:36:01 +0000

Samsung TV Plus has partnered with Spotify to debut The Ringer as Spotify's first-ever TV channel for free to millions of viewers across Samsung devices. Read more...

Spotify 1.2.75.280

Razvan Serea — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:10:01 +0000

Spotify delivers seamless music streaming, playlists, offline downloads, personalized recommendations, high-quality audio, podcasts, and effortless discovery on a user-friendly platform. Read more...

Spotify announces ChatGPT integration, here's how to use it

Aditya Tiwari — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 19:22:01 +0000

Spotify has finally announced integration with ChatGPT. You can turn it on in simple steps and use it to find new music. Read more...

Spotify 1.2.74.462

Razvan Serea — Sat, 04 Oct 2025 07:52:01 +0000

Spotify delivers seamless music streaming, playlists, offline downloads, personalized recommendations, high-quality audio, podcasts, and effortless discovery on a user-friendly platform. Read more...

Spotify names co-CEOs as Daniel Ek prepares to step down next year

David Uzondu — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:38:01 +0000

Daniel Ek, Spotify's CEO since its founding in 2006, will step down next year as the company transitions to newly appointed co-CEOs. Read more...

Apple's tool that imports Spotify, YouTube Music content now available worldwide

Aditya Tiwari — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 08:02:01 +0000

Apple Music's third-party music transfer tool is now available to users worldwide, with the exception of a few countries. Read more...

After rolling out Lossless, Spotify is finally giving Free users this long-requested feature

David Uzondu — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:36:01 +0000

Spotify has been on a streak lately, rolling out an update for Free users that tackles some of the frustrations they've dealt with for years. Read more...

Spotify is finally launching lossless audio, available in these countries

David Uzondu — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:34:01 +0000

Spotify is finally rolling out a long-requested feature: lossless audio, available to Premium subscribers in select regions. Read more...

Spotify 1.2.72.437

Razvan Serea — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 07:50:01 +0000

Spotify delivers seamless music streaming, playlists, offline downloads, personalized recommendations, high-quality audio, podcasts, and effortless discovery on a user-friendly platform. Read more...

Spotify 1.2.71.421

Razvan Serea — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 13:36:02 +0000

Spotify delivers seamless music streaming, playlists, offline downloads, personalized recommendations, high-quality audio, podcasts, and effortless discovery on a user-friendly platform. Read more...

Spotify is now letting you send direct messages, for some reason

Taras Buria — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 12:44:01 +0000

Spotify is not the first name that comes to your mind when you think about direct messages, but the streaming service now lets you send messages to your friends. Read more...