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boAt partners with Spotify Premium in India, bundles 4-month subscription with select audio products
Technology | Aug 04, 2026, 05:01 PM ISTUnder the collaboration, customers purchasing eligible boAt products will receive a 4-month Spotify Premium subscription, including the first 12 weeks free. The offer combines boAt's premium audio devices with Spotify Premium's ad-free streaming, offline playback, and improved audio quality.
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Spotify introduces ChatGPT-like AI assistant to help premium users discover music naturally
Technology | Jul 16, 2026, 11:18 AM ISTSpotify has unveiled a new conversational AI assistant that allows Premium subscribers to discover music, create playlists, explore podcasts, and learn more about artists using natural language prompts.
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Spotify brings new Playlist Management Tools, Reshuffle Button and iPhone upgrades: Details
Technology | May 30, 2026, 05:12 PM ISTSpotify has announced a range of new features aimed at making music and podcast management easier for users. The update introduces playlist folders on mobile devices, bulk editing tools, improved offline downloads for iPhone users, and a new reshuffle button for Premium subscribers.
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Spotify adds audio magazine articles for Premium users, long reads now play like podcasts
Technology | May 27, 2026, 06:04 PM ISTSpotify has introduced a new feature that allows users to listen to long-form magazine articles directly inside the app. The feature is rolling out across 22 markets where Spotify Audiobooks are available.
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Spotify Premium Lite discontinued in India just six months after launch
Technology | May 13, 2026, 05:44 PM ISTSpotify has officially discontinued its Premium Lite subscription plan in India just six months after launch. Alongside the removal of the affordable plan, the music streaming platform has also reduced the prices of its Standard and Student Premium plans while retaining existing benefits.
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Spotify launches guided workout experience to rival Apple Fitness+ and Fitbit
Technology | Apr 28, 2026, 03:23 PM ISTSpotify has expanded beyond music and podcasts with the launch of Fitness with Spotify, a new guided workout experience to compete with Apple Fitness+ and Fitbit. The feature offers exercise sessions, yoga, cardio, meditation, recovery content, and Peloton classes.
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Spotify introduces four new premium plans in India with AI features
Technology | Nov 14, 2025, 06:50 PM ISTSpotify has launched four new premium subscription plans in India, including Lite, Standard, Student, and Platinum options. These plans offer ad-free music, higher audio quality, offline downloads, and AI-powered features.
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Spotify confirms Android app crashing on Wi-Fi, promises fix soon
Technology | Oct 23, 2025, 11:12 PM ISTSpotify confirmed that its Android app is crashing or freezing for several users when connected to Wi-Fi. The problem, mainly affecting Samsung and Google Pixel devices, does not appear when using mobile data.
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Most-streamed songs of 2025 — the surprise hits nobody expected | Music Day
Entertainment | Oct 01, 2025, 01:35 PM ISTThis International Music Day, let's take a look at the top 20 songs that dominated playlists and broke streaming records worldwide on Spotify in 2025.
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Spotify brings CD-Quality Lossless Audio to Premium users: How to enable the feature?
Technology | Sep 11, 2025, 08:01 AM ISTSpotify has finally launched lossless music streaming for premium users, offering up to 24-bit/44.1 kHz FLAC quality. Rolling out in more than 50 countries through October 2025, the feature allows users to enable high-quality audio via app settings.
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Spotify raises premium plan prices by up to 28% in India, first hike in six years
Technology | Aug 05, 2025, 07:47 AM ISTSpotify has reported a disappointing financial performance and has missed its revenue expectations. Now, its cheapest individual plan starts at Rs 139.
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Arijit Singh tops Spotify charts, becomes most followed musician, beats Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran
Entertainment | Jul 04, 2025, 07:11 PM ISTRenowned singer Arijit Singh has become the most followed musician on Spotify. He surpassed English singers like Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran to reach this spot.
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Spotify launches AI-powered Ad Tools and Programmatic Ad Exchange in India
Technology | Apr 15, 2025, 10:46 PM ISTIntegrated with major demand-side platforms like Google Display & Video 360, Magnite, and The Trade Desk, SAX enables targeted ad delivery to Spotify's logged-in users with measurable performance. The rollout aims to streamline ad creation, improve reach, and reduce costs for advertisers in India.
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Shopify CEO says AI comes first! Teams must prove AI can’t handle a task before hiring new people
Technology | Apr 08, 2025, 08:06 PM ISTShopify’s AI-first strategy mirrors broader trends in the tech world. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman recently revealed that AI completes over 50% of coding tasks at some companies.
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Spotify under fire: Pornographic content found in Search Results
Technology | Jan 01, 2025, 10:34 AM ISTSpotify is again in the news because of explicit and pornographic material discovered on the app. The controversy erupted when a Reddit user shared a screenshot of a pornographic video appearing in search suggestions for rapper M.I.A. Although the specific video was removed later.
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Why Spotify is banning users? Here’s why Modded apps are a big No-No!
Technology | Nov 29, 2024, 07:03 PM ISTSpotify is reportedly blocking modded app users at the API level, preventing unauthorized access to its services. This move encourages users to switch to the official app available on the Play Store.
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Spotify emerges as YouTube alternative, launches new video features with monetisation program
Technology | Nov 14, 2024, 07:17 AM ISTPodcast creators can now post videos of their podcasts on Spotify. In addition, they can also monetise these videos. Spotify has also launched other new features for video creators.
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Why Spotify outage affected more than 40,000 users worldwide? Details here
Technology | Sep 30, 2024, 04:33 PM ISTThe disruption, which affected users globally, left many unable to stream music or podcasts, prompting frustration on social media—especially from those whose workout routines or special events, like children's birthday parties, were interrupted by the service downtime.
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Spotify expands ‘AI Playlists’ feature to more countries: Is India included?
Technology | Sep 25, 2024, 08:14 PM ISTSpotify’s new AI Playlists feature will enable users to discover and enjoy music, offering highly personalized experiences with the help of AI. So far the feature has yet not arrived in India but we expect it in the upcoming update but for the Premium users only.
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Instagram tests real-time Spotify integration: Here's how this feature will work
Technology | Aug 29, 2024, 10:52 AM ISTInstagram is adding new features to enhance its users' experience. The platform currently allows users to add a song to their profile.