Liputan6.com, Jakarta – Spotify has just launched a “Recents” feature that allows users to see all the music, podcasts and audiobooks they’ve listened to over the past 90 days.
This feature replaces the Listening History tab and applies to all users, both those using the free and Premium versions.
What Can You Do on the “Recents” Page?
- Resume a stopped podcast.
- Find last week’s favorite songs.
- Play a saved album or audiobook
Quoting EngadgetTuesday (26/11/2024), all content is displayed in chronological order, and there are filters that can help you search more easily.
To access it, just tap the profile photo, open it sidebar, then select Recents. You can also find it by scroll in the main feed.
When will this feature be available?
This feature is starting to roll out today for iOS and Android users, although it may take some time before all users get it.
Apart from this feature, Spotify also recently updated tools its audiobook and add creator cover art in-app for playlists. Spotify CEO, Daniel Ek, is even optimistic that 2024 will be the first year that Spotify makes profits throughout the year.
Data Statistics Spotify 2024
In its latest profit report:
- Annual revenue rose 19 percent.
- Free cash flow increased 238 percent, reaching 4 billion dollars (around Rp. 63 trillion)
- Monthly active users have now reached 602 million people.
But, amidst these achievements, payments to musicians per stream still in the spotlight. Until now, musicians earn 0.003 dollars to 0.005 dollars per stream or equivalent to IDR 47 thousand to IDR 79 thousand per stream.
Spotify’s "Recents" Feature: Because You Clearly Need Help Remembering What You Listened to Yesterday
Ah, the eternal struggle of trying to recall what you had for breakfast, let alone what podcast you were listening to on your commute. Fear not, dear Spotify users, for the music streaming giant has just launched a shiny new "Recents" feature that’ll help you remember what you’ve been listening to over the past 90 days. Because, let’s face it, your memory is probably shot from trying to keep up with the latest true crime podcast.
This snazzy new feature replaces the old "Listening History" tab and is available to all users, whether you’re a free-loading freeloader or a paid-up Premium member. So, what can you do on this "Recents" page, you ask? Well, for starters, you can:
- Resume a stopped podcast, because you clearly didn’t have time to finish it in one sitting (who does, right?)
- Find last week’s favorite songs, which you probably forgot about because you were too busy trying to keep up with the latest TikTok trends
- Play a saved album or audiobook, because you finally remembered that you meant to finish that audiobook you started three months ago
According to Engadget, all content is displayed in chronological order, and there are filters to help you search more easily. Because, let’s face it, scrolling through your entire listening history can be a daunting task, especially if you’re a music omnivore like me.
To access this fabulous new feature, simply tap on your profile photo, open the sidebar, and select "Recents". Alternatively, you can find it by scrolling through the main feed, because who needs a social life when you can spend hours scrolling through your Spotify feed?
The "Recents" feature is starting to roll out today for iOS and Android users, although it may take some time before all users get it. So, be patient, dear Spotify users, and try not to get too anxious about not being able to access your listening history right away.
In other Spotify news, the company recently updated its audiobook tools and added creator cover art in-app for playlists. And, in a bold move, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek is predicting that 2024 will be the first year that Spotify makes profits throughout the year. Although, let’s be real, with the current state of the music industry, it’s a wonder they’re making any profits at all.
Speaking of which, the latest profit report from Spotify reveals some interesting stats:
- Annual revenue rose 19 percent (yay, more money for Spotify!)
- Free cash flow increased 238 percent, reaching a whopping 4 billion dollars (or around Rp. 63 trillion, for all you non-Americans out there)
- Monthly active users have now reached 602 million people (because who doesn’t love a good Spotify playlist?)
However, amidst all these achievements, payments to musicians per stream are still in the spotlight. Currently, musicians earn a whopping 0.003 dollars to 0.005 dollars per stream, or equivalent to IDR 47 thousand to IDR 79 thousand per stream. Yeah, because that’s definitely enough to make a living off of.
All joking aside, it’s great to see Spotify innovating and trying to improve the user experience. And who knows, maybe this "Recents" feature will actually help you remember what you listened to yesterday. But let’s be real, probably not.
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Liputan6.com, Jakarta – In a move to enhance user experience, music streaming giant Spotify has officially launched a new feature called “Recents”, a centralized hub that showcases all the music, podcasts, and audiobooks users have listened to over the past 90 days, providing a convenient way to revisit and relisten to favorite content.
This innovative feature effectively replaces the traditional Listening History tab and is available to all users, including both free and Premium subscribers, ensuring a seamless and uniform experience across the board.
What Can You Do on the “Recents” Page?
- Effortlessly resume a podcast where you left off, picking up where you stopped listening.
- Discover and replay the songs that dominated your playlist last week, rekindling memories and emotions associated with favorite tunes.
- Access a saved album or audiobook with ease, enjoying uninterrupted listening sessions.
As reported by Engadget on Tuesday (26/11/2024), the Recents page neatly displays content in chronological order, complemented by filters that enable users to search and find specific items with ease and precision.
To access the Recents feature, users simply need to tap their profile photo, open the sidebar, and select Recents. Alternatively, they can scroll through the main feed to locate it.
When will this feature be available?
The Recents feature is being rolled out today for iOS and Android users, although a global rollout may take some time to complete.
Spotify has also updated its audiobook tools and introduced creator cover art in-app for playlists, demonstrating the platform’s commitment to innovation and user satisfaction. CEO Daniel Ek has expressed optimism that 2024 will be the first year Spotify achieves profits throughout the year.
Data Statistics Spotify 2024
In its latest profit report, Spotify announced significant growth, including:
- A notable 19 percent increase in annual revenue, showcasing the platform’s financial resilience.
- A remarkable 238 percent surge in free cash flow, reaching a staggering 4 billion dollars (approximately Rp. 63 trillion), underscoring Spotify’s improved financial management.
- A significant expansion of monthly active users, which now totals 602 million people, cementing Spotify’s position as a leading music streaming service.
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