[Desktop] Lost Features, no friend tab, etc.

[mcoutlook]

yeah i know i also can't edit anything.

i also don't see any numbers or the popularity o songs when i'm on an artists page like i used to. and when i open an album and go back to the artist's page via the arrow the album is no longer visible on the page. it is also kinda laggy. a solution would be really nice.

[AeroZ]

Could this issue and a few other threads with similar issues be escalated and investigated? I don't think this is working as intended.

[selbossi]

I have the same issue as the other person. I've tried redownloading Spotify from the link @Loxer posted twice now, however it still looks like the web player not like the desktop app.

Device: MacBook Air, 2018

Device operating system: macOS Catalina 10.15.3

Spotify 1.1.28.721.g5b5ee660

[Sebasty]

@AeroZ 

It has been escalated. I am waiting for information on this. 🙂

Have a nice day!

[AeroZ]

Thanks 🙂

[Loxer]

Hey guys,

This seems to be an A/B test by Spotify.

Learn more here about those.

Thanks and take care 🙂

[AeroZ]

But why are A/B tests carried out on regular users?

Not to mention such test where all the great desktop app features are ditched and they're left with a webplayer interface with lack of functionality and features?

[mcoutlook]

Thanks for the information but the link and the given information doesn't help me at all.
All it says is that they are testing improvements but is is nowhere near an improvement. My 'new' (i'm having premium btw) App looks more like a downgrade. Like a modern lite version of the app.

[Elena]

Hey folks!

 
Thanks for the feedback on this.
 
We're always testing new features in order to improve the app and the response we get helps us make better changes.
 
For now we can confirm that this is a test as @Loxermentioned above. We hope to have more info on it soon.
 
In the meantime let us know if there's anything else we can do for you. We'll be happy to help!

[mcoutlook]

Hello Elena,

thank you for the information.
Would be great if this will be changed soon or improved.
Is there any way to get the older version back in the meantime because i really dislike this new look and the lack of options.

Thanks and stay safe!