Spotify, the popular audio streaming service, is testing a new card-style layout for its user profiles, according to screenshots shared on Twitter by hashtag inventor Chris Messina.
TechCrunch tells us in a report that the updated profiles are meant to improve the user experience on the platform by giving users a more social identity and making it easy to access Spotify's personalized recommendations, Blend playlists, co-listening experiences, and more.
But hey, the feature is not yet available for everybody.
Turning Spotify Into a Social Networking App
What's new with the revamped user profile?
- info cards
- "vibe" indicator
- more "discover" features
The new profiles have a heading at the top of the screen that looks more like a social network. It shows the user's name, the number of people they follow and is followed by, and other information like their Spotify plan, how long they have been a member, and where they are in general.
Users can set a "vibe" above their name to give their profile a unique touch. There are still sections for playlists and artists in the profiles, but they now look like cards and have more interactive features next to them.
One of the notable changes in this version of the user profiles is the new "Discover more features" section, which directs users to other things they can do on Spotify, such as finding live events, creating Blends with friends, checking out Spotify's new audiobooks, and more.
Additionally, the profiles include a message at the bottom that reads "View more cards," indicating that future additions will come to this space beyond the playlists and recently played artists.
TechCrunch comments that the redesigned profiles fit well with the new Spotify redesign, which emphasizes discovery more.
Spotify Coming Up with a Bunch of New Features
The company unveiled several other new features this month, including a redesigned app with a vertical TikTok-like discovery feed, an AI DJ who can come up with personalized playlists, and other new tools for artists and podcasters, as well as customized niche mixes that were introduced a few days ago.
While some users have already had the updated profiles for some time, the feature has been in live testing in multiple markets and has not been fully rolled out to all users.
It is still unclear when everyone will be able to use the feature since Spotify often tries out new ideas in public and changes them based on how people use them and what they say.
More than Music Streaming
All in all, the changes make sense as part of Spotify's broader focus on discovery, which is driving its most recent app updates. By showcasing more of what Spotify has to offer and making it easier to find and enjoy new artists and music directly from someone else's profile, the redesigned profiles are sure to enhance the user experience on the platform.
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