Messages is rolling out in select markets this week on mobile for Free and Premium users aged 16 and older. Users access Messages by tapping the share icon in Now Playing and selecting a friend to send songs, podcasts, or audiobooks. Sharing works with people who share a Spotify plan or previous interactions like Jams, Blends, and Collaborative Playlists. Shared audio is stored in a Messages inbox under the profile picture for easy retrieval. Conversations are one-to-one, support text and emoji reactions, and use industry-standard encryption. Users can accept or reject requests, block accounts, opt out, and report messages. Spotify will scan for unlawful and harmful content and review reported chats.
The feature aims to consolidate content recommendations that already happen over texts, social media, and third-party messaging services into a single location where Spotify users can more easily track their shared content. Any audio content shared with or by the user will be stored in the Messages inbox that's accessed under the profile picture in the top-left corner of the app, making it easier to find again in the future.
Users can choose to accept or reject message requests, block other users, or opt out of Messages entirely. Users can also report any shared content and text messages, or the account that sent them, by holding down on the message to flag anything nefarious. Spotify says it will proactively scan Messages for "certain unlawful and harmful content" and review chats that get reported by users.
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