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Spotify and Google team up to supercharge the Android 13 media ... (Android Police)

Android 13 is changing that with its new media player that allows apps to dynamically add in devices that they can connect to. The first big third-party app to ...

Google wants to go a step further and is working with Spotify to give you dynamic notifications that suggest you connect to a different device as you move throughout the day. It’s good to see Google sticking to the idea and bringing back the option two years later with Android 13. The first big third-party app to take advantage of that is Spotify with Spotify Connect. [Google announced that in the future](https://www.blog.google/products/android/ces23-bettertogether-newexperiences/), you will be able to tap the source indicator in the top right corner of the media player to connect to any compatible Spotify Connect devices. Spotify Connect will be integrated right in the [Android 13](https://www.androidpolice.com/android-13/) media player. [CES 2023](https://www.androidpolice.com/ces-2023/) is in full swing, and Google is ready to join the party.

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Google gives Android 13 a magic trick for music playback at CES 2023 (Digital Trends)

A new feature announced at CES 2023 makes playing audio from Android devices on Bluetooth speakers easier than ever. Dubbed “uninterrupted listening,” the ...

Luckily, this is a quality-of-life feature and not an essential piece of Android 13 that was missing at launch, so it seems unlikely that anyone will be missing it while they wait for the update. You’d get a notification prompting you to instantly transfer the audio from your earbuds to the speaker. With the sheer number of Android devices out in the world, uninterrupted listening aims to connect them with their supported accessories more easily by streamlining the connection process. Dubbed “uninterrupted listening,” the feature aims to make transitioning from listening to audio content on your phone to other devices seamless and intuitive. As you go through your home, you might want to start listening to a song or podcast on another device (like your smart speaker or TV) based on your proximity to them. Uninterrupted listening gives users notifications on their phones when they get close to an audio device.

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Android 13's already-great media player is getting Spotify Connect ... (XDA Developers)

Google plans to support Connect device selection into the default Android media player, giving users a more fully featured audio experience.

Furthermore, Google is taking things a step further, with a feature that will allow your music or podcasts to stay with you throughout the day. While this can currently be done from the Spotify app, being able to switch devices from the built-in Android media player will make things even more convenient, with easy access from the notification panel and lock screen. If you're someone that has smart speakers located in different areas of your home or office, chances are, you've been in a situation where you've moved around the space, and the audio needs to be toggled to different speakers in order to continue enjoying your tunes. This year is no different and sees the company having a physical presence at the convention focused around Android. For the most part, it's a great experience, one that has continued to evolve to introduce a number of welcome changes, enhancing convenience and bringing true quality-of-life updates that almost anyone can appreciate. [own events](https://www.xda-developers.com/google-io-2022-recap-major-announcements/) to share updates around its software and hardware, the company has been a regular at CES for some years, bringing fun while sharing its message around technology.

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Android 13's media switcher gets Spotify Connect support, some ... (SamMobile)

At CES 2023, Google announced that it is adding support for Spotify Connect to Android 13's media switcher to switch between devices. - SamMobile.

Google is actively working with YouTube Music and Spotify on this feature but did not provide a timeframe for its availability. [CES 2023](https://www.sammobile.com/tag/ces-2023/) expo, new products are being announced every day. Originally, all you could do was switch the audio output between Bluetooth-connected devices.

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Google to Bring New Audio Experiences to Android 13 (Thurrott.com)

“Through notifications on your devices, you'll be able to tap to start listening to a podcast in the car, continue on your phone and headphones, and finish on ...

“The second layer is nearby device discovery and context-aware capabilities that identify which device you may want to use based on your current activity. And this year, it’s being enhanced to support Spotify Connect. Today, this player lets you switch audio playback to compatible Bluetooth and Chromecast devices.

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CES 2023: Spotify Access Coming to the Android 13 Media Player (WebProNews)

Google and Spotify are working together to improve the Android audio experience, integrating the streaming service with Android's media player.

As you move your physical location, you’ll see these media notifications on your phone or other devices asking if you’d like to transfer the audio over to a nearby device. “Through notifications on your devices, you’ll be able to tap to start listening to a podcast in the car, continue on your phone and headphones and finish on your TV at home. “We’re also developing a way for your audio content to move with you throughout your day,” adds Chivukula.

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The media switcher of Android 13 will soon receive support for ... (Research Snipers)

Formerly, users could connect the audio output across Bluetooth-connected devices. In December 2022, Chromecast devices received the latest feature. Among those ...

The notification will indicate ask users if they desire to transmit the audio content to a nearby device. The company mentioned that users will be presented with a notification whenever they come across a nearby device. Reportedly, this newly introduced feature by Google is similar to the one already presented to YouTube Music and YouTube users. Google stated that choosing and connecting the devices for playing music can be time-taking. The tech company Google has come forward with a new software magic. The new software update integrates

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Android will soon let you switch between Spotify Connect speakers ... (GSMArena.com)

And from the notification shade - this feature was introduced with Android 13 and currently works only for YouTube.

First, your phone will sense what devices are near you using Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and UWB. Then when you get back home the same notification will appear again offering to switch to your TV or a speaker. After you arrive at your destination and get out of the car a notification will pop up allowing you to quickly switch to listening using headphones.

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