interaction Archives

AppWizard

August 29, 2025

Spotify Adds Messaging to Boost In-App Interactions

Spotify is introducing an in-app messaging feature to enhance social capabilities on its platform, allowing users to engage with one another without leaving the app. The feature initially supports one-on-one conversations, enabling users to chat with individuals they have previously shared content with or through received Spotify links. It includes options to invite friends via contact links and features such as emoji reactions. Messages are encrypted at rest and in transit but not end-to-end encrypted, with measures in place to scan for guideline violations. The feature is currently available to users over 16 in select Latin and South American markets, with plans for broader availability in the U.S., Canada, Brazil, the EU, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand in the coming weeks.

AppWizard

August 28, 2025

Spotify announces new messenger feature

Spotify has introduced a new Messenger feature that allows users to share content and communicate with friends directly within the app. This feature is available to Free and Premium users aged 16 and older on mobile devices. Users can still share content on social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, Snapchat, and TikTok. Spotify plans to further refine and expand this feature in the coming months.

AppWizard

August 28, 2025

Google Phone app rolling out custom ‘calling cards’ on Android

The Google Phone app is rolling out a feature that allows users to create personalized calling cards, enhancing the user experience when receiving calls. Users will see a promotional message in the Home tab about customizing how contacts appear during calls. The feature can be accessed through a dedicated "Calling card" page in the app's Settings menu, where users can modify contact images and names. Customization options include taking a new photo, selecting an image from the gallery, and adjusting the image's framing and text styles. The images will be displayed on incoming call and in-call screens, but users cannot control how these appear to others. This feature is available in version 188 of the Google Phone app, coinciding with the launch of the Pixel 10 and the Material 3 Expressive update with Android 16 QPR1.

Winsage

August 28, 2025

A senior Microsoft exec says future Windows versions will offer more interactive, ‘multimodal’ experiences

A senior Microsoft executive, Pavan Davuluri, indicated that future versions of Windows, potentially Windows 12, will feature a more "multimodal" experience utilizing on-device AI capabilities. He highlighted the integration of features like Copilot in Windows and M365 Copilot to enhance user interaction, particularly through voice input and natural language processing. Davuluri predicted that computing will become more ambient and pervasive, with voice interaction becoming more prominent. While speculation about Windows 12 grows, Microsoft is set to release a significant update for Windows 11, known as 25H2, later this year, as Windows 11 has only recently surpassed Windows 10 in global user count.

AppWizard

August 27, 2025

Spotify teases new in-app messaging feature

Spotify has introduced an integrated messaging system that allows users to share songs, podcasts, and audiobooks within the app, enhancing social engagement and addressing a gap in user experience. This feature enables users to initiate conversations by selecting a share icon during playback, choosing recipients, and transmitting content. The messaging system complements existing social media integrations and is designed to enhance user workflows, potentially transforming Spotify into a more active social network for audio content. The rollout comes as a strategic response to the influence of social media on music discovery, aiming to boost user engagement and retention in a competitive streaming landscape.

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 27, 2025

Minecraft Snapshot 25w35a

This week's update introduces a new Minecraft Server Management Protocol that allows real-time queries of player activity, adjustments to game rules, and updates to server settings. Several server properties have been transitioned into game rules, enabling modifications while the server is operational. Players can now use player icons in chat, and the copper golem has received enhancements along with various bug fixes. New features include support for the Halychian language. Changes to recipes now require Hanging Signs to be crafted exclusively with Iron Chains. The server list requires manual entry for new server names, and enhanced text input functionality allows text selection via mouse dragging. UI components will change the mouse cursor shape for better interaction, with a hand-shaped cursor for clickable text labels. Minor tweaks include adjustments to the hitbox of Copper Golems, which is now 0.98 blocks in height, and improvements to their functionality. The Data Pack version has been updated to 85.0, and the Resource Pack version is now at 67.0. Server properties have been streamlined, removing several in favor of game rules, including allow-nether, spawn-monsters, enable-command-block, and pvp. New server properties have been introduced to control the new protocol, including management-server-enabled, management-server-port, management-server-host, and status-heartbeat-interval. The new Minecraft Server Management Protocol is designed for dedicated servers, supporting querying and updating server state, notifying users of state changes, and complying with JSON-RPC 2.0 specifications. New game rules include pvp, allowEnteringNetherUsingPortals, spawnMonsters, and enableCommandBlocks. The text rendering component has been enhanced to support non-character objects within text, with new formats for object types. The chain has been renamed to iron_chain in both Data and Resource Packs. A comprehensive list of bugs has been fixed to enhance gameplay stability and performance. Snapshots are available for Minecraft: Java Edition, and users are advised to back up their worlds before installation.

AppWizard

August 27, 2025

Spotify Adds In-App Messaging to Boost Social Sharing

Spotify is introducing an in-app messaging feature that allows users to engage in direct conversations within the app. This feature supports one-on-one chats and requires approval for new chat requests. Users can react with emojis, and messages are stored in the app's Messages section. The feature is currently available on mobile only for users aged 16 and older in select Latin and South American markets, with plans to expand to the US, Canada, Brazil, EU, UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Messages are encrypted during transit and at rest, but not end-to-end encrypted. Users can disable the feature if desired.

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 In-App Messaging for Sharing Music Recommendations With Your Friends

Spotify is introducing a new feature called Messages, allowing users to share music, podcast, and audiobook recommendations within the app. This feature will be available to Free and Premium members aged 16 and older and will initially launch on mobile devices in select markets. Users can share recommendations by tapping the share icon next to their current listening selection and sending it to friends they've previously interacted with on the platform. The feature supports one-to-one conversations and is designed to complement existing social media channels. Spotify emphasizes the importance of maintaining a safe environment, applying standard rules against illegal and harmful content and ensuring user data protection through encryption technology.