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Spotify is developing an advanced playlist mixing feature, allowing precise song transitions and audio waveform adjustments, resembling professional DJ capabilities.
This new tool includes applying effects and possibly utilizes AI for automated transitions, enhancing user customization in creating personalized playlists.
While not yet released, the feature was discovered by Jane Manchun Wong within Spotify's app code, indicating ongoing background preparation.
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