Spotify's latest feature makes it easier to share podcast clips

Source: Engadget

Overview

Spotify has introduced a new tool called Podcast Clips that lets you find specific moments in a podcast through a text search and then capture, revisit, and share them.

How It Works

1. While listening to any supported podcast, tap the new scissor icon in the Now Playing view.
2. A text and video interface (or audio‑only interface for audio‑only podcasts) appears, allowing you to select the moment you want and trim it to the desired length.
3. Preview the clip, then save it to your library.
4. Share the clip by tapping the sharing button, choosing the “clip” format, and sending it via Spotify Messages or other supported platforms.

Recent Spotify Updates

• AI features: Spotify has added several AI‑related tools, including a chatbot that answers questions about podcast episodes to provide context about hosts or guests.
• Personal podcasts: Users can generate “personal podcasts” from prompts, text, PDFs, and web links.

Sharing Enhancements

Spotify has expanded its sharing options to include:

• Episodes
• Chapters
• Timestamps
• Clips

All of these can be accessed from the share icon.

Availability

Podcast Clips is rolling out globally to both Free and Premium users on mobile. Spotify notes that “availability [will] expand across more shows over time.”