Spotify is rolling out a new look to its iPhone app. The adjustments prioritize common icons and visible indicators over written phrases, which Spotify says makes the app a extra accessible expertise for customers all around the world.
First, Spotify has ditched the word-based “shuffle play” button that seems on an artist or playlist web page. Now, it’s a simplified inexperienced button that incorporates each the play and shuffle icons. Different acquainted icons have stayed the identical however seem in new places. For premium customers, the “like,” “play,” and “obtain” icons will now be grouped collectively in a single row within the central a part of the display. There’s additionally a brand new icon for downloading for listening with out Wi-Fi; it’s the identical one Spotify already has for podcasts. Spotify says this could make it simpler to navigate the app one-handed.
Also, the cover art for individual tracks will now show up in all views except the “album” view, making it easier to spot songs you want to listen to. Songs you’ve already liked will also show the heart icon next to the track name. Some of these updates like displaying the heart icon in line with a track have already appeared for some users.
All of these changes will be rolling out to free and premium iOS Spotify users starting today.
