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iPhone SpotifyAug 1, 2026Aug 1, 2026

Spotify Adds User Notes to Playlists and Library

User Notes lets listeners attach private captions to songs in their library, while Running Mode generates workout playlists tuned to intensity, BPM, and exercise type, two additions that reflect Spotify’s accelerating push to deepen user engagement beyond passive listening

iOS iPhone SpotifyJul 30, 2026

Spotify Running Mode Turns Playlists into Structured Runs on iOS

by Imran Hussain

Spotify’s new Running Mode lets Premium subscribers build structured running sessions around workout type, tempo, and music taste, launching today on iPhone in seven markets

SpotifyAug 26, 2025Aug 26, 2025

Spotify introduces in-app direct messaging for music sharing

by Asma Hussain

Spotify has introduced a new direct messaging feature inside its app, allowing users to share and discuss music, podcasts, and audiobooks without leaving the platform. Messages are rolling out this week to Free and Premium users aged 16 and older…

How tos SpotifyJul 6, 2024

How to delete a playlist on Spotify

by Ali Hasnain

Ever created a playlist on Spotify that just doesn’t spark joy anymore? Maybe it’s filled with old favorites you’ve grown out of, or perhaps it was a party playlist that’s served its purpose. Whatever the reason, deleting a playlist is…

SpotifyJun 22, 2024

Spotify launches new $10.99 plan focused on just the music

by Ali Hasnain

Spotify recently launched a new, cheaper tier called “Basic” that targets users who aren’t interested in audiobooks. The new plan comes in at $10.99 per month – the same price as the previous standard Spotify Premium plan. This new tier…

SpotifyJun 4, 2024Jun 4, 2024

Spotify raises prices again, making it the second increase within a year

by Ali Hasnain

Spotify recently raised their prices again in the US, making it the second increase within a year. Their individual plan is now $11.99, which is more expensive than Apple Music’s $10.99 individual plan. Spotify’s individual plan is now a hefty…

SpotifyApr 13, 2024

Spotify’s long-awaited lossless audio could be part of a new ‘Music Pro’ add-on

by Ali Hasnain

There have been rumors and code discoveries suggesting that Spotify might be introducing lossless audio through a new feature called “Music Pro”. What is lossless audio? Lossless audio, in simple terms, refers to a format that preserves the original quality…

Mac Spotify WindowsMar 23, 2024

Spotify Premium for Mac and Windows gets miniplayer

by Ali Hasnain

For many of us, Spotify is our constant companion, especially on desktops where we can work and listen to music or podcasts uninterrupted. But constantly switching between the Spotify app and other windows to change songs or pause a podcast…

SpotifyMar 6, 2024

Spotify’s strategic shift: Bypassing Apple’s App Store policies

by Ali Hasnain

Spotify recently backtracked on its earlier plans to offer in-app purchases for iPhone users in the European Union (EU). This comes despite the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) forcing Apple to allow alternative payment methods within apps on its App…