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Dark Mode Default
Use the dark mode (which Spotify has been using since early days)
White text on a dark backdrop is easier on the eyes than black text on a light background.
Visual comfort leads to more browsing.
The color scheme is a stark contrast to the color scheme used by Apple Music.
Minimalist & Spacious
When compared to Apple Music, the mobile player is more spacious.
Apple has a volume control, which takes up a lot of space on the screen. Spotify does not have a volume control (most people control mobile volume with a side phone button)
Mobile Optimization on Point
Optimization for mobile devices
The Browse function has been merged into Search to serve as the primary navigation tool.