Spotify is also retiring the in-car Now Playing view for Android users. In early November, TMN revealed its Australian launch had been delayed due to chip of shortages and two million people joining the waiting list. If that is the case, expect a consumer backlash that a free safety initiative has been scrapped to push users towards an extra $112 device. The promised ‘innovations’ could be related to Spotify Car Thing, which will be offered for $112 to premium subscribers to use the platform physically or by voice instructions. “This feature also works with Google Maps so you can navigate while listening to Spotify. In order to do that, you can link your accounts and say ‘Hey Google, play Spotify’. Spotifys Car Thing is a smart touchscreen with voice control that lets you listen to music and podcasts in the car. The company said an alternative would be to listen hands-free via Google Assistant. “Think of retiring car-view as something that needs to happen in an effort to make way for new innovations coming down the track.” “On the contrary, we’re actively exploring a variety of new ways to deliver the best in-car listening experience,” the spokesperson posted. A Spotify moderator confirmed the news but emphasised the company was still committed to improving the overall car listening experience.
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