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Spotify now frustratingly defaults to autoplay for connected devicesSpotify now frustratingly defaults to autoplay for connected devices
Spotify makes it easier to block other usersSpotify makes it easier to block other users
Spotify expects to have over 400M users by the end of the yearSpotify expects to have over 400M users by the end of the year
You can now sign up to buy Spotify’s Car Thing, but you probably shouldn’tYou can now sign up to buy Spotify’s Car Thing, but you probably shouldn’t
Spotify expands interactive podcast polls and Q&As to even more showsSpotify expands interactive podcast polls and Q&As to even more shows
Spotify’s new ‘Enhance’ feature will spruce up your playlists with recommended songsSpotify’s new ‘Enhance’ feature will spruce up your playlists with recommended songs
Joe Rogan, confined to Spotify, is losing influence

A Verge investigation shows how going exclusive stunted Rogan’s power

Ashley Carman
Spotify will let all US-based Anchor podcasters sell subscriptionsSpotify will let all US-based Anchor podcasters sell subscriptions
Offline playback on Spotify’s Wear OS app is rolling out nowOffline playback on Spotify’s Wear OS app is rolling out now
Spotify’s Wear OS app is getting offline playback in the coming weeksSpotify’s Wear OS app is getting offline playback in the coming weeks
Spotify says it plans to add AirPlay 2 to its iOS app — eventuallySpotify says it plans to add AirPlay 2 to its iOS app — eventually
Spotify is testing a less restrictive ad-supported tier costing $0.99 a monthSpotify is testing a less restrictive ad-supported tier costing $0.99 a month
Spotify’s paid subscribers hit 165M as podcast listening ‘improved modestly’Spotify’s paid subscribers hit 165M as podcast listening ‘improved modestly’
Spotify makes paid shows from Slate, Acast, and more playable from its appSpotify makes paid shows from Slate, Acast, and more playable from its app
Spotify adds What’s New feed for all the music and podcasts you followSpotify adds What’s New feed for all the music and podcasts you follow
Spotify acquires podcast discovery specialists PodzSpotify acquires podcast discovery specialists Podz
Spotify’s Clubhouse competitor Greenroom launches todaySpotify’s Clubhouse competitor Greenroom launches today
Another podcast goes exclusive to Spotify: Call Her DaddyAnother podcast goes exclusive to Spotify: Call Her Daddy
Netflix is producing a ‘fictionalized’ series about SpotifyNetflix is producing a ‘fictionalized’ series about Spotify
Spotify wants to make the yearly Wrapped experience more than a once a year thingSpotify wants to make the yearly Wrapped experience more than a once a year thing
Why Spotify’s Horacio Gutierrez thinks Apple behaves like a monopolist

Spotify’s chief legal officer on tech’s ‘ruthless bully’

Nilay Patel
Spotify finally adds offline music downloads on Apple WatchSpotify finally adds offline music downloads on Apple Watch
Spotify is getting a weekly League of Legends esports news podcastSpotify is getting a weekly League of Legends esports news podcast
Spotify enters the virtual concert business, starts selling $15 tickets to eventsSpotify enters the virtual concert business, starts selling $15 tickets to events
Spotify and YouTube Music will bring much needed offline tunes to Google’s Wear watchesSpotify and YouTube Music will bring much needed offline tunes to Google’s Wear watches
Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert podcast is going exclusive to SpotifyDax Shepard’s Armchair Expert podcast is going exclusive to Spotify
Spotify’s library redesign makes it easier to find your downloaded contentSpotify’s library redesign makes it easier to find your downloaded content
Spotify premium subscriber count increases 21 percent to 158 millionSpotify premium subscriber count increases 21 percent to 158 million
Spotify is okay with Joe Rogan telling 21-year-olds not to get vaccinatedSpotify is okay with Joe Rogan telling 21-year-olds not to get vaccinated
Spotify launches podcast subscriptions, but you can’t subscribe in-appSpotify launches podcast subscriptions, but you can’t subscribe in-app
Spotify is raising prices for lots of its plansSpotify is raising prices for lots of its plans
Spotify’s miniplayer for Facebook launches todaySpotify’s miniplayer for Facebook launches today
Spotify reportedly won’t take a cut from podcasters who sell in-app subscriptionsSpotify reportedly won’t take a cut from podcasters who sell in-app subscriptions
Apple Music pays a penny per stream on averageApple Music pays a penny per stream on average
Goodbye, funky hacks: you’ll soon be able to download albums on the Spotify desktop appGoodbye, funky hacks: you’ll soon be able to download albums on the Spotify desktop app
The Verge’s favorite music streaming servicesThe Verge’s favorite music streaming services
Spotify’s Car Thing debuts as a limited release for selected US usersSpotify’s Car Thing debuts as a limited release for selected US users
‘Hey Spotify’ is another hands-free way to control your music, rolling out now‘Hey Spotify’ is another hands-free way to control your music, rolling out now
Spotify leaks another look at the Car Thing, this time from within in its own appSpotify leaks another look at the Car Thing, this time from within in its own app
Spotify Mixes are new personalized playlists based on your favorite artists and genresSpotify Mixes are new personalized playlists based on your favorite artists and genres

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