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Spotify may be testing out driving features that could make listening on the road a whole lot easier, according to some Reddit users. But the company told Mashable it has 'no news to share.'
People were reporting that they've been given access to features on the Android app, such as bigger buttons, and a voice that tells listeners the name of the song they're listening to, as well as the artists.
By and large, Reddit users seem unimpressed with the new features.
Spotify is a digital music service that gives you access to millions of songs. Luckily for all of us, Spotify understands this and is reportedly testing a driving mode for some of its users. A few days ago, Reddit user Chris54721 noted, “It looks like Spotify is testing a new. Tesla has started pushing a new software update to the fleet today with a new Autopilot feature, Spotify app improvements, and more. Check out the release notes below. While we are all focused on.
'Can you disable this feature? I don't like it,' one user wrote.
Another called it 'garbage.'
Reddit user Chris54721 said they randomly got it on their phone, and posted photos of what the reportedly new interface looks like. Uninstall spotify on mac. The photo shows a small car icon that they say allows users to switch to the new features.
Spotify store app vs desktop app. Based on the photos, the app also asks permission to access users' microphones for voice controls, and asks for feedback from people with @Spotify.com email addresses—meaning the company may have only meant to share the features with employees.
In an email, Spotify told Mashable, 'We test new products all the time and have no news to share.'
The move for driving mode features may be in response to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration proposed guidelines to combat distracted driving. They ask smartphone companies to come up with ways to incorporate driving modes into their apps to help tackle distractions.
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Apple rolled out a feature that falls in line with the guidelines called 'Do Not Disturb While Driving,' which disables incoming notifications whenever users are in moving vehicles.
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Distracted driving has been an increasing problem all over the world now that we carry an infinite amount of distraction in our pockets. Apple has already stepped up to solve this by baking a feature into iOS that auto-replies to your contacts while you’re driving. Spotify is now testing a new car mode that some users are seeing appear on their app.
Driving mode is accessed via the Now Playing screen
The new Driving Mode feature has larger buttons, announces songs aloud, and will feature hands-free voice control (which isn’t currently active). These enhancements should minimize distractions for safer driving.
Screenshots posted to Reddit reveal the new driving mode with a simplified interface. In between two large seek buttons is a large mic button which would eventually allow you to say commands to control music or speak an artist, playlist, or track name.
Would you guys use Spotify’s driving mode, or would you rather use Spotify’s Android Auto interface?
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Reader comments
- wew
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Spotify Driving Mode
well, not actually. I stop when I navigate my Cherry Mobile 3.5' phone powered by a blazing ultra fast Mediatek processor and a jaw-dropping 512 ram(I know it's awesome, don't get envy bro). Can you download spotify songs. It is connected to a three 1500w speakers with twitter and ..
- Gorio
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Spotify for desktop download. Driving potpot while using your phone at the same time is kinda dangerous.
- qaM
I would use android car version if Auto companies change the USBs into the new fast charging ones