Spotify rolls out karaoke-style feature that displays lyrics in real-time to 26 countries – but the US and UK will have to wait The feature is being tested in beta on some Android devices Lyrics can be swiped up and roll across the app as the song plays Apple previously introduced real-time lyrics in September … Read more
Spotify introduces Group Session feature that lets multiple users create and control playlists in real-time The feature lets users pause, play, skip and add songs on a playlist It is being positioned as a way to entertain people who are quarantined Group Sessions can have up to 100 people at a time The feature is … Read more
New Spotify features let parents view kids’ playback history and block them from listening to certain content Two new features are being rolled out on the Spotify Kids app They let parents view playback history and block specific songs Spotify is also rolling out its kids app to users in Japan and Germany By James … Read more
Sonos takes on Spotify and Apple with its own radio streaming service that will broadcast original content and come preloaded on its app Sonos Radio is rolling out in the US, UK, Canada, Ireland and Australia today The service will stream radio stations that play music and broadcast news It will be free, ad-supported, and … Read more
I was listening to music on my Spotify account on my way to work when suddenly the sound stopped. I looked at my phone screen to see that ‘Anna’s phone’ was now somehow connected to my Spotify and playing her music on my account. While I couldn’t hear what was playing, I could see it … Read more
Spotify’s kid-friendly app that curates music and stories for children launches in the US The app is expanding to the US and Canada after being rolled out in the UK Spotfiy says that the app is still in the beta phase, however Spotify Kids has music curated for kids by human experts By James Pero … Read more
DIY soap dispenser lets users time their hand-washing to the tune their favorite Spotify tracks The project shows people how to build their own musical soap dispenser When completed it plays a track off of one’s Spotify for 20 seconds The gadget is meant to replace the ‘Happy Birthday Song’ as a timer It can … Read more
Hey, Spotify: music streaming giant tests new voice activation feature that lets users control the app hands-free Spotify is testing a ‘Hey Spotify’ feature that enables voice commands A test suggests the feature can only be used when the app is open It could pave the way for greater voice-activation in the future By James … Read more