The redesign, which was announced and launched Thursday, brings tabs to the library section of a subscriber’s app: one for music and one for podcasts.
People will be able to swipe or tap between the two tabs to get to the content they want.
Spotify (SPOT) didn’t respond to a request for comment about what led to the redesign.
In April, it announced plans to invest between $400 million and $500 million in the “emerging podcast marketplace.” The move is an attempt to expand its current offerings in the hope of retaining subscribers and gaining new ones.
It’s acquired several different podcasting companies and last week announced a new exclusive podcast partnership with the Obamas.
Daniel Ek, CEO of the Swedish company, has said people’s interest in reducing screen time opens up “a massive audio opportunity.”
While Apple (AAPL) dominates the podcast space, Spotify is solidifying its position as an important platform for podcasters.
The podcast tab has three sections — episodes, downloads…
