Spotify is testing a new emergency alert system. This is happening in Sweden. The app will send alerts about accidents and big events. It also sends alerts when important services stop.
Spotify’s app code shows this new system. The company confirmed this to the sources. The audio streaming platform did not say why it wants to do this. Swedish law does not ask them to do this. Spotify is just checking if the app can send these alerts.
Chris Messina, a tech expert, found this new system. He thinks it might get users to turn on app notifications. Users often turn off alerts from non-essential apps. This makes it hard for the app to get attention. With emergency alerts, Spotify could become more important to users.
The audio streaming platform wants to be an essential app. This puts it in competition with Meta. Meta has the Safety Check feature. It helps users during big disasters. Google also sends alerts. It warns users about earthquakes on Android.
Spotify New Feature Code Mentions
In the U.S., lawmakers talked about this idea. They want streaming apps to send emergency alerts too. This is similar to TV and radio.
Spotify’s app code mentions many phrases about this feature. Some examples are:
– “Emergency alerts in Sweden”
– “Receive public emergency alerts”
– “Important public announcement, IPA, is the system used to alert the public in Sweden in the case of accidents, serious events, or disruptions of important services”
– “Visit the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency site for more information”
The digital music platform confirmed the test. A company rep said the test is only in Sweden for now. They want to improve user experience. Some tests become new features. Most tests help the audio streaming platform learn.
The digital music platform is trying something new. They want to help people during emergencies. This test is a big step. Users in Sweden will see how it works. Other places might get it later. The audio streaming platform wants to be more than just a music app.
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