– Playlists: All previously liked playlists are still available, and a new category has been added: Liked Songs. Every time a subscriber marks a song with a heart, it is added to this playlist which can be downloaded for offline listening later. When offline, Spotify will auto-sort the playlists to show Spotify Premium users which songs have been downloaded and can be accessed.
– Artists: This tab shows all of the artists a subscriber follows. More artists can be added to the list by clicking follow on an artists Spotify page.
– Albums: For easy-to-find albums, subscribers can mark favorite artists albums with a heart and add all the songs to their Liked Songs playlist by selecting like all songs.
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Spotify says the new premium version also makes podcast listening a better, more personalized experience, helping subscribers more easily discover new programs and episodes.
– Episodes: Subscribers can find new episodes of their favorite podcasts or resume episodes that had listened to previously. Newly released episodes to podcasts a subscriber follows will also be easier to find.
– Downloads: Premium users who want to download episodes for later listening offline will find them in the downloads tab.
– Shows: Subscribers can manage podcasts and episodes in the shows tab.
Spotifys last refresh was in October 2018, and it included streamlined navigation, a personalized search feature and artist radio playlists. Spotify uses a freemium model, allowing users to access an ad-supported version of the streaming music service for free. Those who prefer an ad-free experience and other premium features can sign up for Spotify Premium. The current promotional price is $0.99 for three months and $9.99 per month thereafter. This offer expires June 30 and is not available to users who have previously tried Spotify Premium. There is no long-term commitment and subscribers can cancel at any time.
Insider Take:
While these changes are nice and create a more organized premium experience for subscribers, the latest Spotify refresh is not a major overhaul. It includes a few tweaks to separate music and podcasts and to make them easier to find. Existing subscribers may find the changes convenient, but they are unlikely to make or break anyones streaming music experience. They really only illustrate that Spotify is continuously refining its product and putting a greater emphasis on podcasts as they grow in popularity.