Spotify added some new features to its platform in order to give users access to a more practical experience. One of the tools that stands out in its advertisement is the possibility of downloading playlists, albums and podcasts directly to Apple Watch, this for users Spotify premium.
Activating the function is very simple, you just have to look for the content you want to download, select the playlist or podcast and choose ‘Download to Apple Watch’Later, you will be able to see directly on the watch if the content has been downloaded.
This function joins a series of existing functionalities for Spotify on the Apple Watch, such as that all users can control the playback, play, pause and skip tracks or podcast episodes directly from the wrist. In addition to that as a Premium user, you can already stream your favorites from the watch without taking your cell phone with you and Siri is already integrated as an assistant within the streaming platform. The feature is available for Apple Watch Series 3 users or later and requires watchOS 6.0 or later operating system.
Another of the improvements that Spotify announced are focused on making content more accessible.
For example, they changed the colors of the buttons, the text format and the size in the interface so that when there is little lighting, or reflections on the screen, the content can be displayed. Plus, by changing the uppercase text format, there is more room for translation or localization of the 60+ languages that Spotify currently supports.
Another tool that the platform has is podcast transcription. “This is a limited beta for select Spotify original and exclusive podcasts on iOS and Android. The new feature will automatically generate transcripts for these shows, allowing users to read podcast content on their phones with or without sound. In addition, they will be able to quickly scroll and navigate through specific episodes and click on any written paragraph to start playing from that point, “said the brand.
Another of the new functions of Spotify is an improvement in the search filters, since now it will be possible to put the word ‘kitchen’ and the platform will display a series of playlists related to gastronomy, podcast episodes made by chefs, or lists of food inspired music.
When entering a search word, the results will now appear and be filtered by tabs located directly below the query. These filters include: Top Results, Artists, Songs, Playlists, Albums and Podcasts, Episodes, and Profiles.
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