Podcasts, music, and audiobooks…and emergency alerts? The latest test for the streaming app Spotify is of an emergency warning system in Sweden, which is new ground for the company. There are code references in the Spotify app that show the company is thinking about a way to help get the word out about “accidents, serious events, or disruptions of important services.”
Spotify was told that the company is trying this kind of system, but they didn’t say why they would want to offer this kind of service to their people. The Swedish law doesn’t require the app to do that, and Spotify says that right now it’s just looking into whether the app could support something like an emergency alerts system.
Chris Messina, a developer and reverse engineer, was the first to find the feature. He thought that an emergency alerts service might force Spotify users to turn on their app messages. People often turn off alerts for apps that aren’t necessary, like social networking or fun apps. This makes it harder for the app to sell its new features and get people to use it.
But adding support for emergency alerts could also make Spotify an even more important app to have on hand. Meta has been offering ways for users to get information during big disasters for almost a decade with its Safety Check feature. This new feature moves into Meta’s area. Google also used the success of its app to let people know about tragedies, like when there was an earthquake on Android. It has been thought about by politicians in the U.S. that online video and streaming apps should support emergency alerts, just like TV, radio, and cable TV systems.
The Function Is Mentioned In The Following Code Sources In Spotify’s App:
- “Swedish emergency alerts”
- “Get alerts about public safety”
- “IPA stands for “Important Public Announcement.” It is how people in Sweden are told about accidents, major events, or service interruptions that affect important things.
- “To find out more, go to the website of the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency.”
- When asked for comment, a Spotify representative confirmed the test in a statement, adding that it was only happening in Sweden for now.
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They said, “At Spotify, we regularly run a number of tests in an effort to improve our users’ experience.” “Some of those tests lead to better experiences for all of our users, but most of them are just useful for learning.”
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