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AppWizard

August 28, 2025

Spotify launches new direct messaging feature

Spotify is introducing a direct messaging feature, available to users aged 16 and older in select markets on mobile devices. This functionality allows users to share music directly within the app, simplifying the sharing process. Users can accept or decline message requests and block accounts for privacy control. To use the feature, users tap the share icon while listening to a track, select a friend, and send the message. Messages can be accessed by clicking on the profile photo in the top left corner of the app.

AppWizard

August 28, 2025

Spotify launches in-app direct messaging

Spotify has introduced a direct messaging feature called Messages, allowing users to share songs, podcasts, and audiobooks within the app. Users can message individuals they have interacted with on Spotify, including those in shared playlists or family and Duo plan members. The feature is accessible from the Now Playing screen, and users must be at least 16 years old to use it.

AppWizard

August 27, 2025

Spotify Rolls Out In-App Messaging to Let Users Share Songs and Podcasts Seamlessly

Spotify is introducing an in-app messaging feature that allows users to share and discuss songs, podcasts, and audiobooks within the platform, aimed at enhancing social interaction for both free and premium users. Users can share tracks by tapping the Share button on the Now Playing screen, selecting a friend, and sending a message request. The messaging format is currently one-on-one, and Spotify will not include group chats or broadcast features. Conversations will be encrypted, with users able to block accounts, report inappropriate messages, or opt out of messaging. The feature will roll out in select regions for users aged 16 and above, while sharing options to external platforms remain unchanged. This update coincides with recent subscription price increases in several countries, including India, where the Individual Plan rose from Rs 119 to Rs 139 and the Family Plan increased from Rs 179 to Rs 229.

AppWizard

August 26, 2025

Spotify adds messaging feature to strengthen social experience on app

Spotify has introduced a direct messaging feature to enhance social connectivity within its platform, allowing users to share music and podcasts without using external applications. The messaging function supports one-to-one interactions with individuals who have previously exchanged content, such as collaborators on playlists or users in Family and Duo plans. To initiate a conversation, users must send a request that the recipient must approve. Users can also enter chats via links shared on social media platforms like Instagram and WhatsApp. The feature retains a history of shared content and users can organize conversations under a 'Messages' section. Users can react to messages with emojis, and Spotify ensures that messages are encrypted, though not with end-to-end encryption. The company will review messages for violations and users can report concerning content.

AppWizard

August 26, 2025

Spotify introduces direct messaging with new in-app tool

Spotify has introduced an in-app messaging feature called “Messages” that allows users to share songs, podcasts, and audiobooks with friends. Users can send content, react with emojis, and manage message requests with options to block or filter harmful content. The feature aims to improve content discovery through personal recommendations rather than relying solely on curated playlists or algorithmic suggestions. It will be rolled out globally in phases to enhance user engagement within the app.

AppWizard

August 26, 2025

Spotify Launches In-App Messaging, Hoping New DM Feature Will Boost Listening and ‘Drive Hype’

Spotify is introducing a new feature called Messages that allows users aged 16 and older to engage in direct messaging within the app. This feature will launch this week in select markets on mobile devices. Users can share songs, podcasts, and audiobooks directly within Spotify, rather than relying on external messaging apps. The addition of Messages is based on user feedback indicating a desire for a dedicated space for sharing content. Users can message individuals they have previously interacted with, receive suggestions based on shared activities, and manage message requests. The feature includes options to block accounts and report inappropriate content, with industry-standard encryption for user data protection. To use Messages, users tap the share icon while listening to content, choose a friend, and send the message.

AppWizard

July 31, 2025

What You Should Know About Jack Dorsey’s New Messaging App Bitchat

Jack Dorsey launched an open-source messaging app called Bitchat Mesh, or Bitchat, on July 28 through Apple's App Store. The app utilizes Bluetooth for data transmission instead of traditional internet connections and does not use contacts or phone numbers for connectivity, instead forming a Bluetooth mesh network among nearby devices. Each device acts as both a client and server, allowing for communication within the network, which is limited to those in proximity. Users can see the number of connected devices and send private messages, while main chat messages are visible to all within the network. Bitchat includes features like blocking users and sending playful notifications. Despite being open-source, the app has not undergone a third-party security audit, and users have been cautioned about potential vulnerabilities. Dorsey implemented the Noise Protocol Framework for end-to-end encryption but advised against using the app for production purposes until it receives an external security review.

AppWizard

July 8, 2025

Jack Dorsey made an encrypted Bluetooth messaging app

Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter and Block, has launched a peer-to-peer messaging application called Bitchat, which uses Bluetooth technology to enable communication without Wi-Fi or cellular service. The app operates on Bluetooth Low Energy mesh networks, allowing encrypted messages to be sent directly to nearby devices and enabling automatic message relay to extend the effective range beyond direct Bluetooth connections. Bitchat prioritizes user privacy, requiring no accounts or data collection, and features like a password-protected channel and a “Panic Mode” for instant data deletion. It has a messaging range exceeding 300 meters and is currently in beta testing via Apple TestFlight, which has reached its capacity of 10,000 users.

AppWizard

July 8, 2025

MediaDailyNews: Meta Updates Branded DMs On Messenger App

Meta is expanding its marketing capabilities within the Messenger app to enhance direct messaging between businesses and consumers. New features include enhanced product discovery, interactive chat options for customer inquiries, and streamlined checkout processes within the app. This initiative aims to facilitate real-time engagement and transactions, reflecting a shift in consumer behavior towards personalized interactions with businesses.

AppWizard

July 8, 2025

Jack Dorsey’s new messaging app works without internet. What is Bitchat?

Jack Dorsey has introduced Bitchat, a messaging app that operates without internet connectivity by using Bluetooth technology for direct messaging. The beta version is available via TestFlight, and a white paper is accessible on GitHub. Bitchat functions as a peer-to-peer platform, leveraging Bluetooth mesh networks to allow users to exchange encrypted messages without requiring internet access, central servers, phone numbers, or email addresses. Messages can travel up to 300 meters by relaying through other devices. All messages are stored on users' devices, disappear by default, and do not pass through central servers, prioritizing user privacy and resistance to censorship. Bitchat allows for group chats called “rooms” and includes a feature for saving messages for offline delivery. Future updates will introduce WiFi Direct capabilities. Following the announcement, all 10,000 beta spots were filled.