The famous music streaming platform in the world is revamping its user interface (UI), and this may be something that people already see on the app, especially as the heart button is no longer available. Spotify is replacing the previous "Favorites" button in favor of the "Plus" icon, which the company claimed would help arrange one's playlists, libraries, and more.
The latest UI update to Spotify aims to move forward with the trends, especially in expanding more into accessibility for users in their music streaming experiences on the app.
Spotify Bids Goodbye to Heart Button, New 'Plus' is Here
You may be wondering why there is a Plus button on Spotify's app, and is no longer seeing the "Heart" button where it once was, and this is because the platform updated its UI for its users. In the company's latest blog post, this latest development centers on its upgrade to the Plus button, bidding goodbye to its long-time Heart button.
Instead of having different buttons to arrange one's music libraries, like a separate "Add to Playlist" feature on the three-dot menu and the Heart icon to add it to favorites, it is now integrated into one setting to rule them all.
The company said this is a new "seamless" way to save their favorite songs or discovered ones from recommendations, feeds, or new releases on the app.
Use the 'Plus' Button to Arrange Playlists, Library
Using the Heart button before would only add the music to their Favorites and their Library as they go on to listen to other music. However, with the Plus button, users can choose a destination where they would save the song, either on different titled playlists or their music library, with the choice being entirely up to the account holder.
Spotify's Updates and Features
The Sweden-based music streaming platform is still one of the leading companies in the world, and this is because of its intuitive experience available on the app, as well as the many artists and songs available to stream.
There are many updates and features present on Spotify, and one includes the latest release of the "Exclude From Your Taste Profile" setting to help you listen to different songs without disrupting your algorithm.
The company also recently included an AI to help with one's music experience on the app, centering on the "DJ" assistant present already. This latest feature helps empower the platform to adhere to what its user wants in the app, being the helpful curator or guide to their music listening feats, helping personalize the experience more.
While there have been significant boycotts against Spotify in the past due to its proceedings and operations, it is still one of the most notable streaming platforms in the world, massively used in the industry. The latest UI revamp helps uplift its usage more in this age, but there might be confusion on the new "Plus" button as people have been used to the "Heart" icon for a long time now.
