There are rumors that Meta and Spotify are collaborating on a new music sharing feature on the Instagram app.
This information was revealed by Alessandro Paluzzi, an engineer known for discovering new features.
The proposed feature would allow users to share their current Spotify tracks through Instagram's Notes feature.
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However, it is not certain that this feature will be immediately available.
Functionality
How will the new feature work?
The potential new feature was revealed in a screenshot shared by Paluzzi on Meta's Threads.
The screenshot showed an option that allows users to "continuously share" their music on Spotify, indicating a change from the current method of selecting songs through Instagram's catalog.
The message clarified that users have the option to stop sharing at any time.
This development appears to expand on Instagram to share 30-second music clips via Notes, which was introduced last year.
Cooperation
A possible partnership with Spotify
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A partnership with Spotify could automate song posts on Instagram, offering content even when users are engaged in other apps.
This feature is similar to the social networking feature that Spotify's app offers today.
For example, Spotify allows users to “connect with Facebook” and watch what their friends are playing in a special tab on the desktop app.
Integration
Signs of collaboration between Meta and Spotify.
Technologist Chris Messina recently noticed that Instagram has added a “SpotifyiOS.framework” component to its app, indicating a possible integration between the two platforms.
This discovery was made around the release of Instagram version v.338.0 about a month ago.
Messina also speculated that Instagram could use this feature in partnership with Spotify, in order to more effectively compete with TikTok in the music sector.
Previous collaborations
The story of Meta and Spotify's collaboration
Meta and Spotify have a history of collaborating on music features.
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In 2021, they collaborated on music initiatives that included a mini player on Facebook for streaming Spotify directly from the app.
Both companies share common concerns about Apple 's App Store monopoly , which they believe hinders their ability to manage their own in-app payments and app distribution.
Source: newsbytesapp
