Spotify Gives Windows Phone App Some Much Needed Attention

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Darker theme heads to Windows Phone users

It's been a battle for Microsoft to increase its Windows Phone market share, which sits at a distant third place behind Android and iOS. By the numbers, only around three out of every 100 smartphones is running Windows Phone, so it's no wonder app developers take their sweet time developing updates. That's also true of Spotify, which just unveiled a refreshed experience for Windows Phone users with what it claims is the best looking version yet.
It starts with an overall darker theme and continues with refreshed typography and rounded iconography. The new design is intended to not only look better than before, but also make it "smoother" to access your favorite songs.
"The new dark theme and refined interface lets the content come forward and 'pop', just like in a cinema when you dim the lights," Spofity stated in a blog post.
Spotify also built in some new features and tweaks, such as improved music management. If you find a song or album you like, just hit save to add it to your collection -- "it's that simple," Spotify says. In addition, Spotify updated its Browse feature to deliver more relevant and localized content.
Look for the new design to roll out to Windows Phone 8 users starting today.
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