Snapchat now lets you share what you’re listening to in real time
Snapchat has integrated Spotify to allow users to share and save music in real time via the Snap Map.
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The brief
Snapchat has introduced a new feature called Now Playing, which integrates Spotify to enable real-time music sharing. Users can now share and save Spotify songs directly through the Snap Map interface.
Coverage from TechCrunch, 9to5Mac, and The Tech Buzz emphasizes the transformation of the Snap Map into a live listening feed. Music Business Worldwide notes that the Snap Map is used by 450 million people a month.
Future developments will depend on how users interact with the Spotify integration within the map's live feed.
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Quick answers
What is the name of the new feature?
The feature is called Now Playing.
Which music service is integrated with Snapchat?
Snapchat has integrated Spotify.
Where does the music sharing appear in the app?
The real-time sharing occurs via the Snap Map.
Coverage (6)
- Snapchat has something new for music lovers: ‘Now Playing’ Cleveland.com · 5h ago
- Snapchat integrates Spotify for real-time music sharing The Tech Buzz · 5h ago
- Now Playing Brings Music Sharing to Snap Map Snap Newsroom · 5h ago
- Snapchat now lets users share and save Spotify songs via Snap Map, used by 450m people a month Music Business Worldwide · 5h ago
- Snapchat’s newest feature turns Snap Map into a live Spotify listening feed 9to5Mac · 5h ago
- Snapchat now lets you share what you’re listening to in real time TechCrunch · 5h ago
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