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Spotify may soon allow users to change usernames and add profile bios
Spotify could allow you to change your username and add a bio to your profile, but I think there are other social features to improve first.
Apple could be about to launch a Spotify-like free tier
Apple Music might be preparing to let users listen for free, but there might be big limitations and adverts attached.
Spotify adds new playback tools and background downloads for iOS users
Spotify has added its own 'play next' tool and other queue functions, as well as a big upgrade for offline listening.
Apple Music users frustrated by lack of cross-device continuity features
Apple Music users are still waiting for a playback continuity feature that matches Spotify Connect.
Cantilever founder Aaron Skates on creating a streaming platform for album listeners
Cantilever is a new music platform that avoids algorithms and focuses on intentional-listening and music journalism.
Spotify's new 'Reserved' system gives top fans priority access to concert tickets
Spotify wants to take down ticket scalpers, and it's launching a new system that gives top fans the chance to score first-priority tickets.
Spotify updates its podcast features with interactive Q&A and personal briefings
More new features are coming to Spotify's podcasts, including a search tool that dives deeper into your favorite episodes and a Personal Podcast generator.
Alexa+ now creates AI podcasts, but Spotify is helping you avoid them
Alexa+ can now create AI-generated podcasts on any topic for you, but Spotify is going to help you avoid them.
