topic Re: Spotify needs an iOS 7 facelift! in iOS (iPhone, iPad)

Spotify needs an iOS 7 facelift!

rrobson2 — Sat, 21 Sep 2013 21:54:51 GMT

Spotify couldn't look more out of place in Apple's new iOS7 interface.

Take a look, as compared with Rdio's updated app on the left (thanks to @Batman for the suggestion; see his post below):

Rdio's stunning blurred background, icons, menus, and typography fit seamlessly with Apple's new flat, "glass-like" style.

Pandora and iHeartRadio have also made minor tweaks to their apps to fit in. Spotify's hideous experience, however, will probably make me choose one of these other services until my music looks beautiful again.

If you don't have iOS 7 yet, the difference my not seem as stark to you, and you might think I'm nit-picking, but it makes Spotify a really poor experience on an new iPhones.

Does this bother you too? Please throw some Kudos my way so we can get this fixed ASAP!

Re: Spotify needs an iOS 7 facelift!

MikeyB — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 03:31:44 GMT

Hi there @rrobson2!

I support your suggestion in giving Spotify a cosmetic change as iOS 7 begins to slowly put itself on a lot of peoples' mobile devices. However, iOS was just released within the past 24 hours and so you should give Spotify some time in terms of getting itself on track for the latest iOS update.

I'm sure the team is already working on something as we speak...

Re: Spotify needs an iOS 7 facelift!

user-removed — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 03:53:31 GMT

I just ran into this BEAUTIFUL re-design mockup for an iOS 7 version. All credits to "Made by Jake" via Dribbble.

http://dribbble.com/shots/1205309-Spotify-re-designed-for-iOS-7-Take-1?list=searches

Re: Spotify needs an iOS 7 facelift!

pmaal2 — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 09:26:47 GMT

I also wanted to post this one! It looks realy great.

old vs Mockup http://ios7redesigns.tumblr.com/image/59011636090

Re: Spotify needs an iOS 7 facelift!

danc27 — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 13:01:07 GMT

Well we all know that if they do this, it probably won't happen till next year, maybe.

Or they'll announce it and do an insanely slow roll out of it that takes many months.

Re: Spotify needs an iOS 7 facelift!

chipnvirginia — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 14:59:25 GMT

While they are updated I would love it if they would give us a landscape view? I tend to use my phone as a GPS and put it sideways. It would be great if the display would allow for landscape view too.

Re: Spotify needs an iOS 7 facelift!

PROSPEC — Fri, 20 Sep 2013 13:46:07 GMT

Has anyone else had the issue of spotify not connecting to the internet on ios7

Re: Spotify needs an iOS 7 facelift!

MikeyB — Fri, 20 Sep 2013 17:16:34 GMT

Hi everyone!

If you like the suggestion, you should try to find something similar in the suggestions section of the community and give it some kudos. This will make sure that the developers/staff know exactly what is you guys want them to work on next.

If you're having any technical issues with the software due to the new iOS update, please start a new topic so someone can get in touch with you as soon as possible.

Re: Spotify needs an iOS 7 facelift!

jamil91 — Fri, 20 Sep 2013 20:35:35 GMT

Plus on iOS7 the new control centre works by swiping up from the very bottom of the screen. The problem with this is that this gesture is also how you access 'now playing' in Spotify, so therefore this area of Spotify needs moving.

Re: Spotify needs an iOS 7 facelift!

Batman — Sat, 21 Sep 2013 21:34:33 GMT

I second this.

But forget using Pandora as an example, Rdio's app is absolutely beautiful and blows every other streaming service out the water.

http://i.imgur.com/qcZFvXo.jpg

Rdio blends in perfectly with iOS 7. The irony of it all though is that Rdio refreshed its interface literally months before iOS 7 was even announced. I'm a very visual person, so using a music app that's aestetically pleasing is very important to me. Unfortuantley, Spotify looks very dated and uninspired compared to other apps. I've been debating the past few months whether to switch to Rdio because Spotify's interface and features are spotty and glitchy...even on the best of days.

Re: Spotify needs an iOS 7 facelift!

rrobson2 — Sat, 21 Sep 2013 21:45:47 GMT

Yes, agree completely with you on Rdio!

I somehow managed to forget about it when writing this post and had to use Pandora instead, but I also considered switching. I really hope Spotify's team decides to join the modern-UI world before it gets stuck in the past.

I've actually just updated my post to include Rdio as the example instead, thanks for pointing that out.

Re: Spotify needs an iOS 7 facelift!

Bengan — Sun, 22 Sep 2013 11:02:23 GMT

We're definitely working very hard on an iOS 7 update for Spotify, and it definitely will not be one year away, can't give you an exact estimate when it's going to be available on the AppStore, but we're nearing the finish line.

I really like the design mockups you guys post here, if you got any additional mockups to show, please share them with us and if anything stands out and are exceptionally great, we'll definitely discuss them internally and see if we can get some inspiration from them when improving the design in our app.

This goes for both platforms, iPhone and iPad.

Re: Spotify needs an iOS 7 facelift!

danc27 — Sun, 22 Sep 2013 12:21:38 GMT

Hi Bengan,

Thanks for commenting here. I was mostly joking when I said it would take a year and really do actually appreciate all the work that goes into maintaining and updating Spotify. It is still the best service out there.

I'm just a bit frustrated the "Collection" feature isn't out yet as that is my most anticipated from the announcement last year. 🙂

Re: Spotify needs an iOS 7 facelift!

peterjwu — Sun, 22 Sep 2013 21:06:43 GMT

Hi Bengan!

Really happy to hear it! Hopefully it's sooner rather than later!

I think something along the lines of what Tunigo's app looked like (of course modernized for iOS 7) would work well. But I really liked the layout of their now playing view and ability to see the play queue.

Is there also any update on when the new playlist view and new now playing view would be coming for more users? It was announced over a month ago and I'm still not seeing anything.

Re: Spotify needs an iOS 7 facelift!

R-max — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 03:59:58 GMT

The take 2 of the re design Mockup.
Please hire those guys
http://dribbble.com/shots/1243839-Spotify-re-designed-for-iOS-7-Take-2?list=tags&tag=spotify

My favorite
http://dribbble.com/shots/1217527-Kiss-Land?list=searches

Re: Spotify needs an iOS 7 facelift!

werdes — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 16:22:29 GMT

I'll post this, it's my favorite so far:

(unfortunately german, but just looking at the pics is enough)

http://www.macmania.at/allgemein/exklusiv-spotify-redesign-im-ios-7-style/

Example:

Re: Spotify needs an iOS 7 facelift!

Booch138 — Tue, 24 Sep 2013 15:59:33 GMT

Re: Spotify needs an iOS 7 facelift!

Booch138 — Tue, 24 Sep 2013 16:00:36 GMT

I agree with this whole heartedly. It's sad, but I'm really finding myself using Spotify less simple because it does not look iOS7-ie at all.

Re: Spotify needs an iOS 7 facelift!

user-removed — Wed, 25 Sep 2013 14:28:41 GMT

I hope the restyling will bring also landscape mode...... and will not take the same time (never)

Re: Spotify needs an iOS 7 facelift!

R-max — Wed, 25 Sep 2013 14:30:14 GMT

+1 for the landscape mode.

But the update from this morning is sadly not a facelift ...