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Spotify Launches In-App Messages for Sharing Music, Podcasts and Audiobooks

Encryption claims sit alongside proactive scanning for unlawful content, underscoring a privacy–moderation trade-off.

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Overview

  • The feature begins a staged rollout this week in select markets on mobile for Free and Premium users aged 16 and older.
  • Users share from the Now Playing view via the Share button, with sent items collected in a Messages inbox under the profile picture.
  • One-to-one chats support text and emoji reactions, and recipients must approve message requests before conversations begin.
  • Suggested contacts surface from prior Spotify interactions such as Jams, Blends and collaborative playlists, as well as Family or Duo plan members.
  • Spotify will proactively scan for certain unlawful or harmful content and review reports; press materials describe industry-standard encryption, while one outlet reported end-to-end protection.