New function of Spotify: automatic generation and time synchronization of podcast transcription, program page update

CTOnews.com, October 1 (Xinhua)-- Spotify announced that it has more than 100 million ordinary podcast listeners, a tenfold increase since 2019; there are more than 5 million programs and podcasts are available in more than 10 languages in 170 markets. To celebrate International Podcast Day (September 30), Spotify has launched several new features to free and premium users around the world.

New features are added to CTOnews.com:

Blog text transcription

Spotify introduces automatically generated and time-synchronized podcast text transcripts so that users can listen and read at the same time, or simply read podcasts when they are unable to listen to them. When listening to the show, scroll down the "playing" view to find the text record, and then click the card to follow on the full screen as you listen to the show.

Podcast directory extension

Spotify announced earlier on Stream On that the podcast catalog feature allows users to enter shows with specific themes or parts, and users can now find a complete list of chapters by scrolling down the "playing" page.

Podcast program page update

The podcast program page will begin to display more information about the creator, and the about page will contain pictures, descriptions, and episodes recommended by the podcast. The "more similar" option next to it will provide further suggestions on similar content.

In addition to these additions, Spotify seems to have recently decided to launch a new service called Supremium for $20 a month, offering 24-bit lossless audio, mixing tools and 30 hours a month of audiobooks, up from 10 hours offered by Spotify Premium.