# ‘This is one of the most confusing updates they've ever done’: Spotify users are frustrated with the absence of audio mixing and Messages features

> If you’re a Spotify user like me, or you’re just a nerd when it comes to music streaming services, then you’re already aware that Spotify is in the middle of one its biggest upgrades yet.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/audio/spotify/this-is-one-of-the-most-confusing-updates-theyve-ever-done-spotify-users-are-frustrated-with-the-absence-of-audio-mixing-and-messages-features?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68b8b4431cc368d2bd9af5e0)
- **Published:** 2025-09-03
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #apple #spotify #messages #music #absence #announcement #audio #confusing
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