Spotify is awaiting approval for an update that will allow iPhone and iPad users to subscribe directly from the app, a feature that has been impossible due to the restrictions imposed by Apple.
This measure arises after recent judicial decisions that favor Spotify and other applications, allowing them to link subscriptions from the app without needing to redirect users to a web browser.
This way, the subscription experience will become more convenient for those using Apple devices.
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Additionally, there are rumors about the arrival of new subscription tiers on Spotify, such as ‘superfan’ and ‘Spotify HiFi’, which are currently up in the air. However, Spotify’s CEO, Daniel EK, has indicated that the immediate priority will be to improve existing plans, suggesting that new tiers could be a future option, but not immediate. This approach considers the growth of family subscriptions and other plans that are currently available.
In an effort to adjust the user experience, Spotify has also introduced the option to disable the Smart Shuffle feature, which was poorly received by many. This feature, which mixed songs in carefully curated playlists, generated discontent among users.
With the new update, it is now possible to disable this feature, allowing listeners to enjoy a more personalized playback experience by accessing music just the way they want it.
Despite the controversies and changes on the platform, Spotify remains the most popular music streaming service worldwide, continuing its trajectory as a giant in the music industry. With these improvements on the horizon and the possibility of new subscription levels, users can expect a service even more tailored to their needs and preferences.