From this next week, users of Spotify can send messages to each other via the app of the music platform. It is only about one-on-one messages, not group chats.
The function is first available in “a few markets”, Spotify writes in a press release. It is not clear which countries that is. Only people over sixteen can use it on their phone. The position is available for people with a free subscription and premium users.
Via the function you can conduct one-to-one conversations with users with whom you have previously had contact via the platform. This is possible, for example, because you have previously shared music with someone or because you have made a playlist together. Before you start a chat with someone, you must first send a request. The other user has the choice to reject that request.
Spotify ensures that it also remains possible to share music via other platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp and Tiktok. “Messages on Spotify are intended as a supplement to these integrations, not as a replacement.”
According to Reuters news agency, Spotify has previously had a similar message function. It would have been deleted in 2017 because too little use was made of it.
The Swedish company hinted last week in business newspaper Financial Times on further price increases. In addition, Spotify referred to investments in new services and functions that the company has planned.
Spotify Users Will Be Able to Send Messages to Each Other via The Music Platform’s App Starting Next Week. These will only be one-on-one messages, not group chats.
The Feature Will Initially Be available in “Select Markets,” Spotify Writes in A Press Release. It is not clear which are Countries these are. Only people over the age of sixteen will be able to use it on their phones. The feature is available for both and premium subscriber.
The feature allows you to have one-on-one conversations with users you have previously contacted via the platform. This could be, for example, because you have previously shared music with some or because you have created a playlist together. Before you start a chat with some, you must first send a request. The Other User Has the Choice to Reject That Request.
Spotify Assures That It Will Still Be Possible to Share Music via Other Platforms Such As Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Tiktok. “Messages on Spotify are intended to complement these integrations, not replace them.”
Accordance to news agency Reuters , Spotify PreviOutly had a Similar Messaging feature. It was reportedly scrapped in 2017 due to lack of use.
The Swedish Company Hinted at Further Price Increases Last Week in Business New Paper Financial Times . Spotify Referred to Investments in New Services and Features that the Company Has Planned.