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People are focused on Spotify removing the “disco ball” app icon after widespread complaints, with reports that fixes have rolled out on iPhone and Android. Separately, there’s concern about Spotify search rankings being manipulated via fake podcasts tied to drug sites.

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Spotify is updating app visuals to remove the hated disco ball icon, while a separate report raises concerns about fake-podcast manipulation of Spotify search rankings.

People are focused on Spotify removing the “disco ball” app icon after widespread complaints, with reports that fixes have rolled out on iPhone and Android. Separately, there’s concern about Spotify search rankings being manipulated via fake podcasts tied to drug sites.

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Top 4 signals · Spotify is updating app visuals
Wired · 2d ago
Drug Sites Hijacked Spotify’s Search Ranking Through Fake Podcasts
9to5Mac · 2d ago
Spotify fixes iPhone app after everyone complained about its disco ball icon
Android Authority · 2d ago
Spotify’s hated disco ball icon is finally gone for good
Neowin · 2d ago
Spotify finally removes the disco ball app icon in the latest update

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icon update Spotify removes the disco ball app icon in a latest update
iPhone fix trigger Spotify fixes the iPhone app after widespread complaints about the disco ball icon
status wording Multiple reports say the disco ball icon is finally gone for good
ranking manipulation Wired reports drug sites hijacked Spotify search ranking through fake podcasts

What to Watch

  • Check for the next Spotify iOS update specifically mentioning the disco ball icon removal. 9to5Mac
  • Monitor Spotify app icon appearance after the latest update rollout to confirm the disco ball icon is gone across devices. Neowin
  • Follow Wired’s investigation for any follow-up on Spotify search manipulation and how it’s being addressed. Wired

What Changed

  • Spotify’s hated disco ball icon is finally gone for good Android Authority
  • Spotify finally removes the disco ball app icon in the latest update Neowin
  • Spotify fixes iPhone app after everyone complained about its disco ball icon 9to5Mac
  • Drug Sites Hijacked Spotify’s Search Ranking Through Fake Podcasts Wired
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Drug Sites Hijacked Spotify’s Search Ranking Through Fake Podcasts

A joint congressional report describes a spam operation that turned tens of thousands of fake podcasts into search-engine bait for illegal pharmacy and scam sites.

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9to5mac.com

Spotify fixes iPhone app after everyone complained about its disco ball icon - 9to5Mac

Last month, Spotify reassured users that its disco ball app icon was temporary as part of its 20th birthday celebration....

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androidauthority.com

Spotify's hated disco ball icon is finally gone for good

Spotify has removed the disco ball icon introduced for its 20th anniversary, reverting to its classic green logo after weeks of backlash.

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windowscentral.com

Spotify’s terrible disco ball icon came and went without ever touching Windows 11.

iPhone users spent the last month losing their minds over Spotify’s ugly, pixelated 3D anniversary icon, but PC users never saw a single pixel of it. While it’s nice to be spared from bad design, the

1d ago Sean Endicott
techcrunch.com

Deezer's new tool can identify AI music from Spotify, Apple Music, and others | TechCrunch

Deezer introduced a tool that scans playlists from Spotify, Apple Music, and other platforms to identify AI music.

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How to keep Spotify’s disco ball icon?

Alas, if you liked the logo and wanted to keep it longer, there’s no direct way to do so. There is, however, one — rather toilsome — way: you can create a custom shortcut in iOS, generate a similar icon with AI (or just take a screenshot of this), and place that on your iPhone’s or iPad’s home screen.

Spotify's disco ball icon wasn't exactly a hit, so it's heading out
How does it work?

First things first, how does Spotify's 20th anniversary gift work? All you need to do is open the app on either desktop or mobile, and there should be a 'Your Party of the Year(s)' banner that you can click on. If that doesn't work, you can go to the website and access it. Easy to do! Spotify will then give you a few graphics, akin to the ones featured in the annual Spotify Wrapped, and it will even quiz you on which song you think you played first. I, incorrectly, guessed mine was 'Another Brick in the Wall' by Pink Floyd. Turns out it was that Eminem track. My partner and coworkers guessed t

Spotify’s new ‘Your All-Time Top Songs’ playlist has revealed a lot about my listening history, and I think it’s even better than Spotify Wrapped
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