TL;DR Spotify is rolling out free Managed Accounts for kids under 13, giving them their own music profiles. Separate child profiles keep your recommendations and Spotify Wrapped free from nursery rhymes and cartoon soundtracks. Parents get robust controls, including explicit content filters, PIN protection, and the ability to block specific artists or songs. If your […]
Read MoreTL;DR Spotify will stop supporting username-based logins on September 1, 2026. Users will still be able to sign in using their email address or linked accounts such as Google and Apple. This move could improve account security, as usernames are often public while email addresses are generally private. Your Spotify username might be on borrowed […]
Read MoreFrench music platform Deezer has launched a free online tool that can detect AI-generated tracks in Apple Music playlists, as well as playlists created on other streaming platforms. “No other company has followed our lead yet, so we decided to make it possible for everyone to check if their playlists include synthetic music, no matter […]
Read MoreDuring the Google I/O 2026 event yesterday, Google unveiled what it is planning to introduce with the updated version of Android Auto. It is getting the ability to adopt to any display size and shape, support for widgets, and a new UI design for music player apps. The updated version of Android Auto will bring […]
Read MoreSpotify today announced plans to adopt Apple’s HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) technology for video podcasts, a move that will allow creators to distribute video shows across both platforms without changing their existing setup. Apple introduced an enhanced HLS-based video podcast experience for the iPhone, iPad, Apple Vision Pro, and the web at the end of […]
Read MoreSpotify has launched a new feature that lets users save AI-generated audio briefings called Personal Podcasts directly to their Spotify library. It uses a new command-line tool for desktop that works with AI coding agents like OpenAI’s Codex and Anthropic’s Claude Code. After you install the Save to Spotify CLI from GitHub and sign into […]
Read MoreSpotify today launched a new Fitness hub, bringing over 1,400 on-demand Peloton workout classes to Premium subscribers alongside a range of free content from independent wellness creators. The Peloton classes span strength, cardio, yoga, pilates, barre, meditation, stretching, and outdoor run and walk, and require no specialist equipment. Peloton’s bike workouts are not included. The […]
Read MoreThe biggest problem with Android tablets and foldable phones isn’t hardware; it is the apps that prevent these devices from reaching their true potential. After releasing a better app for Galaxy Watches, Spotify is upgrading the user experience for foldable phones and tablets with a brand-new app design that is tailored-made for large-screen devices. Spotify’s […]
Read MoreExclusive Mode is accessed through Spotify’s desktop settings menu. TL;DR Spotify has finally launched Exclusive Mode on its Windows app. This reportedly provides bit-perfect audio playback at up to 24-bit/44.1 kHz FLAC. The company has also upgraded its Wear OS app with visual elements and tap gestures. In a matter of days, Spotify has released […]
Read MoreIn December 2025, Samsung introduced two standalone speakers: the Music Studio 5 and the Music Studio 7. Both models support multiple audio streaming platforms, including Spotify Connect. However, it appears that the more affordable model of the two may lack support for Spotify’s lossless audio streaming. On Samsung’s Community forum for Korea, a Music Studio […]
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