Spotify was one of many first third-party apps out there for Tesla automobiles, however the firm did not actually do an excellent job updating it: The app has remained the identical principally since its launch in 2015.
This simply modified, with a significant new replace that began rolling out to customers on Wednesday.
Crucial change is entry to audiobooks, which had been launched to Spotify in 2022, however have remained absent in Spotify’s Tesla app till now. It is also simpler to log in, which you are able to do by scanning a QR code together with your telephone.
A giant pet peeve of mine has been fastened, too: Now you possibly can lastly soar to an artist or album from a listing of songs with one faucet (beforehand, you would solely begin enjoying the tune, with no easy option to get to the entire album or the artist’s catalog). The app’s interface has additionally been revamped.
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek posted a brief video on Twitter, outlining a very powerful modifications (under).
The replace appears to be steadily rolling out, and I used to be unable to get it in my Tesla Mannequin 3, even after updating the automotive’s firmware to the most recent out there model. I’ve requested Spotify whether or not the replace is offered in all areas, and the way rapidly it will roll out to everybody, and can replace this publish once I hear again.