Music fans are calling on Spotify to bring the Friend Activity sidebar from the desktop version to mobile for the rest of their lives, but it looks like their wishes are finally coming true.
Previously, the ability to see what Spotify friends and Facebook contacts are currently streaming was unexplainably unavailable in the Android or iOS mobile version of the app.
But now it looks like the feature is finally set to be available to music fans on the go.
originally “Discovered” by the inventor of hashtags and the all-round technology icon Chris Messina, Streaming services seem to be testing the new Spotify “Community” tab for mobile devices. It provides an experience similar to friend activity, displaying music and playlists streamed in real time by friends and Facebook contacts. Recently updated.
Ready? This is my secret! Spotify has a new community hub where you can see what your friends are listening to live and recently updated playlists. However, I don’t know who Andrew Orona is. 😂 Want to access? SuperFollow me and I’ll tell you how! 😝 # NewSpotify # SocialAudio pic.twitter.com/hmlA52CVEjJune 1, 2022
Interestingly, anyone with an iOS device can access the test area. If you have an iPhone or iPad, just type “spotify: community” in Safari’s address bar.
The rise of Spotify was not a little shaped in a way that blended well with new social media platforms of the time, such as Facebook, which facilitated playlist sharing and editing.That’s Spotify the Streaming service to get because I couldn’t hear what was shared elsewhere. It was its biggest win, and its rivals such as Tidal at launch failed to copy and lost a lot of popularity.
The addition of this new community feature for mobile apps and the recently added “blend” (a tool that allows you to create new playlists with your peers based on both music preferences) was the initial inspiration for Spotify. Shows something like a return to the discovery of music by a friend’s listening habits.
We hope Spotify will move with the times and allow the community to link with other social networks beyond the painfully unhip Facebook.
Returning to great social features could be just what you need in an era when Spotify doesn’t feel that good value compared to its recent rivals.
Watch the video here: Spotify finally brings great desktop features to your phone
