US EditionSpotify users over 16 to see new feature this week - and it’s free for everyone
Spotify introduces a messaging feature enabling users 16 and older to share content and react with emojis, aiming to boost engagement among its 696 million monthly active users, the company said.
- This week, Spotify is introducing a new in-app messaging feature called Messages on mobile devices in select regions, available to both Free and Premium subscribers who are at least 16 years old.
- Spotify developed Messages in response to user feedback requesting a dedicated space to share songs, podcasts, and audiobooks within the app.
- Messages enable private chats where individuals can exchange media, respond using typed comments or emojis, and retrieve conversations through their profile picture.
- Spotify states that Messages complements other sharing platforms without replacing them and protects conversations with industry-standard encryption.
- The feature may increase user engagement and generate more word-of-mouth recommendations, supporting Spotify's growth amid recent subscriber increases and price changes.
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