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With easier features to discover and manage music, Spotify remains on the cutting edge of new technology. Now, with the latest update, the music streaming powerhouse has introduced new exciting tools for music discovery, playlist tailoring, as well as for user control. These updates are bound to appease even the most meticulous curators and casual listeners alike. Let’s dive into everything you’d want to check out in the Spotify app.

Spotify New Features

1. Improved Queue Button: Better Control Over Playback

For its premium users, Spotify has updated both the design and usability of the queue section. Now, when users click on the Queue button, they are greeted with playback control options that allow them to:

- Shuffle

- Smart Shuffle

- Repeat

- Sleep Timer

Users can also check upcoming song recommendations for autoplay once the current queue finishes. If the suggestions do not align with the user’s preferences, they can disable Autoplay and Smart Shuffle to exercise better control.

2. Smart Shuffle: Personalised Song Suggestions

This is an incredibly smart and intuitive tool that takes playlist customisation to another level. Smart Shuffle helps refresh playlists by suggesting songs that fit the user’s current vibe, making it a great way to tailor playlists without shifting their overall themes.

- Suggested songs have a sparkle ✨ icon

- Don’t like a song? Tap the minus (−) button to skip or ignore it

3. Hide and Snooze Buttons: Filter Out Unwanted Songs

Avoiding songs you do not want to hear has become easier:

- Use the Hide button to permanently remove a song from a playlist

- Use the new Snooze button to temporarily hide a song for 30 days

Snoozing guarantees that the song will not appear in your playlists or recommendations, but it will not be permanently deleted.

How to snooze a song:

- Tap the three dots next to the song

- Choose "Hide in this playlist"

- Then tap "Don’t suggest this song for 30 days"

4. The New Create Button: One Tap, Many Options

Spotify has incorporated a “+ Create” which makes building playlists simpler. When you click on it, a dropdown with these options appears:

- Create a standard playlist

- Start a collaborative playlist with friends

- Join a Blend

- Launch Spotify Jam

- Try the new AI Playlist feature

5. Customise Your Playlist Like Never Before

Wishing that your playlists feel more personal? Spotify now enables you to fully customize your playlists:

- Add or delete songs easily

- Rearrange the order of tracks

- Edit the title and upload your own cover image

This allows users to tailor each playlist to their needs.

6. Create Playlists from Your Liked Songs

For the users who like every song that crosses their path, Spotify has made it easier to manage your Liked Songs by grouping them into themed playlists:

How to do it:

- Go to “Your Library” and open “Liked Songs”

- Select the tracks you want to include

- Tap “Create Playlist,” give it a name, and you’re done

This provides enhanced convenience in managing the music, especially for those who have liked hundreds of songs over time.

7. AI Playlist Generator: Let Spotify Build a Playlist for You

AI Playlist on Spotify is a recently launched feature that allows you to generate a playlist based on any prompt you provide.

How to create one:

- Tap the “+ Create” button and select “AI Playlist”

- Type a prompt like “Chill jazz for reading” or “High-energy workout mix”

- Spotify will generate a playlist for you

- Hit “Create” to save it

As of now, the AI Playlist tool is available only in 40 countries, including the US and UK, and is exclusively for premium subscribers.

The AI supports prompts based on:

- Genre or mood

- Artists

- Activities

- Emoji, colours, animals, and more

Conclusion

With its most recent update, Spotify has introduced several features aimed at creating a more personalised music experience. From AI Playlist generators that build playlists tailored for you, to Smart Shuffles that reinvent the way you listen, there is something for everyone, regardless of whether you’re trying to create a workout playlist or simply search for something new. These features provide greater flexibility and control, ensuring that users won't be bored listening to the same songs on repeat. Update your app now, explore the new tools, and redefine the way you use Spotify.