Spotify updates app: new “Recents” page for user experience
By ForGeeks Spotify is adding a new feature to its app, a «Recents» page that collects playback history from the past three months. The update is aimed at making it easier to revisit the content you’ve listened to.
What is the «Recents» page?
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The «Recents» page will store all audio content played by a user in the last 90 days, including music, podcasts and audiobooks. The new feature replaces the «Listening History» tab and provides a more convenient way to manage your favorite content.
The new feature replaces the «Listening History» tab and provides a more convenient way to manage your favorite content.
In addition to chronological order, users will be able to use filters for quick searches and keep track of saved albums, podcasts and books. The «Recents» page can be accessed by tapping on the avatar in the app or by scrolling through the main feed.
Additionally, users will be able to use filters to quickly search for albums, podcasts and books.
The practical solution for everyday use
Spotify notes that this feature is particularly useful for:
- returning to podcasts stopped in the middle;
- finding tracks that have caught on but have not been added to playlists;
- quick access to saved audiobooks and albums.
The update is already available for iOS and Android users, though the global launch may take some time.
Latest Spotify innovations
The «Recents» feature isn’t the only recent improvement from Spotify. The platform recently unveiled new audiobook tools and a cover editor for playlists.
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Company’s successes and projections
The CEO of Spotify, Daniel Ek, expressed optimism about the company’s financial prospects, predicting its first fully profitable year in 2024.
The CEO of Spotify, Daniel Ek, expressed optimism about the company’s financial prospects, predicting its first fully profitable year in 2024.
Spotify’s impressive results:
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- Revenue growth of 19% year-on-year;
- increase in free cash flow by 238%, which is more than $4 billion;
- 602 million monthly active users;
- share price stabilized at $470 per share;
The «Recents» page reflects Spotify’s commitment to improving the user experience and cementing its position as a leader in the world of audio streaming.
