{"id":75140,"date":"2022-11-29T11:33:12","date_gmt":"2022-11-29T10:33:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/onsoftware.en.softonic.com\/?p=75140"},"modified":"2025-07-01T20:18:35","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T03:18:35","slug":"how-to-use-spotify","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/how-to-use-spotify\/","title":{"rendered":"All about Spotify: what it is, how to use it, Free vs. Premium"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Spotify <\/strong>is one of the leading music apps<\/strong> used by millions around the world. You can enjoy endless streaming <\/strong>with a selection of over 50 million songs<\/strong>. It includes personalizing your own playlists and exploring new music by searching for new artists, songs, albums, and podcasts.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Podcast subscription<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In an effort to show Apple who\u2019s the best, Spotify added its own Podcast subscription model<\/strong>. The best part is that it doesn\u2019t take any royalties<\/strong> from the content provided, making it more rewarding to make podcasts<\/strong>. Also, there was a partnership with Facebook that would make these podcasts available in mini-players on the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cCar Thing\u201d voice command feature<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you enjoy singing songs in your car<\/strong>, then you may want to check out Spotify\u2019s Car Thing<\/strong>. While it was free when it launched, it now only works with Spotify Premium accounts, and you have to buy the gadget<\/strong>. You\u2019ll be able to access your library of tunes and podcasts while driving.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Improved audiobook features<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You may already know that Spotify already has some audiobooks available. However, it wants to compete with the likes of Amazon Audible for the ranks of best audiobook provider<\/strong>. You\u2019ll not only see new listings but there will be a new design and functionality to make the experience more enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Spotify and NFTs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Gamers will know that Spotify Island appeared on Roblox<\/strong> recently. That was only the first step in experimenting with the Metaverse<\/strong> and Spotify\u2019s testing with NFTs<\/strong>. Keep a lookout on their pages and your devices for possible NFT tokens available for anyone using cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Song lyrics<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Want to sing along to the song, but you don\u2019t know the words? Spotify has a new song lyrics features <\/strong>that will display the words<\/strong> on your device. Just head to the Now Playing section <\/em>and watch as the words scroll up your screen to the tune.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Call-to-Action Cards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Since Podcasts are now so popular on Spotify, the streaming platform made a new feature called Call-to-Action Cards<\/strong> for advertisers. While you\u2019re listening to your favorite talk show, you\u2019ll see small flashcards <\/strong>appear beneath the listening panel. If you see an ad that catches your attention, you can just tap on the button. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Choice of billing options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the latest features you may see soon on your Spotify app for Android is a choice to pay for your premium subscription via Google Play or Spotify itself. You\u2019re no longer restricted to only one option. It gives you more choices<\/strong> so that you have the freedom and flexibility to pay as you wish<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Updating Blend<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In 2021, Spotify created the Blend feature<\/strong> where you can listen to shared music tastes<\/strong> in a group with a mixed playlist. There will be new updates to this tool in 2022, with more options for blending music in a group, while you can also listen to the playlists<\/strong> of your favorite artists. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Featured Curators<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Spotify wants its top users to be heard, which is where Featured Curators<\/strong> come in. Not only will you see playlists that Spotify creates, but it will showcase lists from the top curators<\/strong> on the platform. Now you can hear what they are listening<\/strong> to, whether it’s podcasts or music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How does Spotify work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Listening to music and podcasts is super easy<\/strong> with just a few simples steps: <\/p>\n\n\n\n