Simply change from Spotify to Apple Music; Spotify DMs

Earlier this yr, we noticed an Apple Music device supposed to make it simpler to change from Spotify, and that device is now obtainable in additional nations, together with the US.

However wait! Are you certain you actually wish to do this when Spotify has simply rolled out its very newest function? Direct messages …

First seen in beta final yr, Apple began a sluggish roll out of the switch device this yr, starting with Australia and New Zealand.

The function has now come to the US in addition to Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Mexico, and the UK. MacRumors noticed the up to date Apple assist doc.

Transferring your library and playlists to Apple Music is accessible in Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Mexico, New Zealand, the UK, and the US.

Amusingly, Apple avoids naming Spotify within the doc.

Switch to Apple Music in your iPhone, iPad, or Android

1. Go to Music Settings:
   • On an iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Apps > Music.
   • On an Android system, open the Apple Music app, faucet the Extra button , then faucet Settings.
2. Faucet Switch Music from Different Music Companies.
3. Select from the record of supported music companies. Then sign up to the music service.
4. Select what you wish to switch.
5. Faucet Add to Library. 
6. Await Apple Music to seek out matches to your music within the Apple Music catalog. As soon as this course of is full, you’ll see one of many following messages:
   • Switch Full: Apple Music discovered matches for the music within the Apple Music catalog and added the music to your library.
   • Some Music Wants Evaluation: Apple Music didn’t discover an actual match however discovered related alternate variations for the music. Faucet Evaluation Now, select an alternate model, then faucet Save so as to add the music to your library.

Meantime, Spotify provides DMs

Spotify isn’t simply sitting again, nonetheless. It has at this time introduced a model new function: direct messages …

Whether or not you’re sharing a brand new audiobook with a buddy for guide membership, bonding over your new favourite track, or swapping historical past podcasts with Dad, the suitable advice can spark an incredible dialog with these closest to you. Messages are a quick and handy strategy to share and chat about what you’re listening to with the individuals you care about.

Messages are one-on-one conversations the place you possibly can share Spotify content material and react with textual content and emojis. 

• Share Spotify content material and begin a message in-app with individuals you’ve interacted with earlier than by means of Spotify. 
• When listening to a track, podcast, or audiobook within the Now Taking part in View, faucet the share icon, choose a buddy, and hit ship.
• When you settle for a message request, you’ll be capable to react with emojis, ship texts, and seamlessly share Spotify content material forwards and backwards. Entry Messages by going to your profile photograph within the high left nook. 

So yeah, there’s that.

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