Spotify is rolling out a new feature to its mobile apps that offers a new way to instantly stream music or share songs with friends nearby. Called Spotify Codes, you might now notice that under ...

Spotify codes, introduced back in 2017, function similarly to QR codes. They are unique identifiers for elements within the Spotify system, including songs, albums, playlists, podcasts, and profiles.

Spotify wants its latest invention to make sharing playlists, songs, and even profiles to large audiences as easy as taking a picture. The new feature, known as Spotify Codes, are essentially ...