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Spotify Podcasts Get Polls and Q&As

Tim September 30, 2021 2

If you were hoping for a more interactive podcast experience from Spotify, it has officially launched as of today. Starting this week, podcasters can access new Poll and Q&A features, allowing them to make their shows more interactive with listeners....

Now It’s Easy to See ‘What’s New’ on Spotify

Tim July 26, 2021 5

Spotify announced this morning a new way to discover the latest releases on the streaming service. Soon, you'll notice a fancy new bell icon in the top right of the Spotify home page. When tapped, that bell will take you to the all-new What's New feed,...

Spotify Launches Greenroom, Looks About as Boring as Clubhouse

Tim June 16, 2021 11

Because I'm getting old and crusty, maybe I just don't get it, but apps like Clubhouse do not interest me. What are people talking about that's so intriguing? There's no way anything out there is as fun to listen to as the Droid Life Show, so if you really...

Spotify Launches New Miniplayer for Facebook App

Tim April 26, 2021 2

Spotify is bringing tunes directly to Facebook, launching a miniplayer that lives directly inside of the Facebook app. This means you won't need to switch back and forth between apps to crank those tunes or discover new podcasts. As explained, "Spotify Premium...

Spotify Ups Family Plan Pricing in US, Possibly More Plans Soon

Tim April 26, 2021 7

Spotify confirmed this week that it's upping the price of family plans in the US starting April 30, increasing them from $14.99 to $15.99 per month. That's not too bad, considering all other plans remain unaffected... for now. According to The Verge, who...

Spotify’s Car Thing Looks Fun, But Also Seems Pointless. I Want One.

Tim April 13, 2021 20

I have a lot of thoughts about Spotify's new Car Thing, a simple display with a big knob that you attach to your car's dash to play content exclusively from Spotify. Think of Car Thing as you would your current smartphone. From your phone, you can stream music...

I Miss Google Play Music’s Auto Cache Feature

Tim February 24, 2021 30

I feel like this could be a running segment here at Droid Life, but there's something that's been grinding my gears about Spotify lately and that's the fact that the Android app doesn't auto cache the songs I listen to most. Google Play Music did and I miss...

Finally: Spotify Testing Support for Local File Playback

Tim December 7, 2020 6

It appears Spotify is currently testing the ability for users to play back local files on their device. That means playing music that's on your phone's storage and not just music that's coming from Spotify's servers. For music lovers who have an established...