All you need to know about the latest Spotify changes

Recently, Spotify has updated its interface, burying its "Repeat" button deep within a submenu of its mobile application – and people are furious. Redditors and Twitter users have also turned to the Internet to express their complaints.

"I've been paying the premium for years and I could stop if it's permanent," wrote Redditor u / ChummySquash. "Hiding rehearsal and shuffling is the worst thing you can do with a music app."

But how will you find the repeat button? And most importantly, why did you do that to us, Spotify? Here's what you need to know:

How do I repeat songs now?

It's not complicated, but it's boring. Instead of repeating a song in the normal "Now playing" screen, you must press the three-dot button in the upper right corner. From there, you will find the "Repeat" option under the song and artist currently playing.

Are there any other changes?

They also moved the "Go to Queue" option in the same submenu. If you want to see what's going to happen in your reading list, you'll have to find it here. Instead of the repeat option, you will also find the "Share" option on both the "Now Playing" screen and the submenu. So you can WhatsApp, Tweet or Instagram tell your musical tastes to the friends concerned – do not want to know that you are listening all the time ??)

Why are they doing this to me?

Because they can. They clearly place greater value than ever on sharing your content with your friends and family, rather than on the quality of your listening experience. "We're always testing new products and features, nothing to share at the moment," Spotify told Verge of its changes.

Can I prevent this from happening?

No, the changes have already been made. When testing my Spotify application on IOS, the repeat button reappeared temporarily, then disappeared just as quickly (which gave me an ounce of hope that they had reconsidered their decision). For the moment, you can upvote a thread in the Spotify community forums asking to review the changes.

To learn more about Lifehacker, make sure to follow us on Instagram @lifehackerdotcom.