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 recently rolled out a new feature that makes it easier for users to share music via the app. “Spotify Codes” lets you scan a bar code on a friend’s handset that takes you direct to the linked ...

Sharing songs with your buddies while on the go has typically been a hassle, with weird Shazam-style workarounds to get a song from one phone to another. It looks like Spotify knows this, too, as it's ...