Spotify is reportedly testing a brand new ‘audio newsfeed’ characteristic for simple podcast discovery on its apps. The brand new interface is alleged to supply a TikTok-style vertical scrolling feed that options 60-second clips from numerous podcasts. It’s reportedly utilising a expertise that was developed by the startup firm Podz, which Spotify acquired final yr. This characteristic is at present mentioned to be obtainable to a restricted variety of customers. These customers get a devoted ‘Podcasts’ button within the app to entry the vertical feed.
As per a report by TechCrunch, Spotify is alleged to be using the expertise developed by Podz for this characteristic. It reportedly makes use of a machine studying mannequin that has been skilled on 100,000 hours of audio to robotically choose clips from podcasts. Podz was acquired by Spotify in June 2021.
Product designer Chris Messina shared a check video of this the brand new ‘audio newsfeed’ by his Twitter deal with. The video showcases a devoted ‘Podcasts’ button within the app that takes customers to the vertical feed. The feed is populated by clips from podcasts that the customers may get pleasure from with the format together with the quilt artwork of the related podcast clip. The clip will get transcribed as it’s performed with the phrases being highlighted as they’re spoken. The person can press the play button in the event that they wish to proceed listening to the podcast past the clip. There may be additionally a ‘+’ button for including the episode to ‘Your Episodes’ lists. It ought to be famous that the brand new feed might endure a number of adjustments earlier than the ultimate construct is launched.
Spotify has reportedly confirmed using Podz’s expertise however has not shared its plans for a wider launch of the characteristic or a growth roadmap. Spotify could possibly be holding out because it acquires extra knowledge to enhance the service earlier than launch.
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