Apple Music Secretly Adopts One of Spotify’s Top Features, Enhancing the User Experience

Apple Music has introduced a new feature called “Discovery Station” to help users discover new music based on their listening history. Similar to Spotify’s “Discovery Weekly,” this personalized playlist analyzes a user’s listening habits to suggest songs they might enjoy.

To access the Discovery Station playlist, users can open the Apple Music app, select the Listen Now tab, and scroll down to the “Stations for You” section. The playlist is generated based on a user’s listening history and aims to introduce them to new artists and songs that align with their tastes.

While the Discovery Station is in its early stages, it has the potential to improve over time as it learns more about a user’s preferences. It offers a mix of songs that the algorithm believes the user will like, even if they haven’t heard them before. Users may find that the playlist includes some songs already in their library, potentially due to considering different album versions or special editions.

The introduction of the Discovery Station enhances Apple Music’s offerings and makes it more competitive in the music streaming service market by providing users with a way to explore new music that suits their taste preferences.