Swedish streaming service Spotify has begin limited testing of a voice - based listening tool , which some analysts believe could lead to the company developing its own smart speakers . For the moment , they said the app allows users to search for particular genres or artists , and that it would have more features in the future . The company is preparing for a direct listing on the New York Stock Exchange on 1 April .
Swedish streaming service Spotify has begin limited testing of a voice-activated search tool, which some analysts believe could lead to the company developing its own smart speakers. For the moment, Spotify said the interface allows users to search for particular genres or artists, and that it would have more details in the future. The company is preparing for a direct listing on the New York Stock Exchange on 3 April.