Apple has overhauled its Podcasts app with iOS 26.4, adding seamless video-audio switching, speed controls, and offline video downloads in a clear bid to rival YouTube and Spotify.
Spotify is beta-testing a new feature called Artist Profile Protection that lets artists review releases before they go live. Sometimes songs end up on the wrong artist pages because of metadata mixups or shared names. But increasingly, artists have been targeted by impostors and AI-generated fakes. Profile Protection offers a buffer against bad actors. Everyone […]
Spotify is testing a new tool that lets artists approve songs before release, as AI-generated spam and fraud expose how easily fake tracks can hijack profiles and distort payouts.
The idea behind the new tool is to give artists more control over which tracks are associated with their name on Spotify.
Artist Protection Profile gives artists an active role in reviewing what music releases appear in their name.
Spotify has launched SongDNA in beta, a feature that maps connections between songs, artists, and samples for deeper music discovery.
The new feature lets you explore samples, covers, and more about the people behind your favorite songs, says Spotify.
Spotify’s Wear OS upgrade is truly stunning, but its pretty new visuals are just the beginning.
Spotify’s new Exclusive Mode lets you bypass system audio processing on desktop, delivering bit-perfect playback and a cleaner listening experience, especially if you are using external DACs or high-end audio gear.
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Spotify for Windows just got a big upgrade — and audiophiles are going to love this one.