NEW DELHI: Audio streaming service Spotify has teamed up with Facebook to make users listen to music and podcasts directly on the social networking app. The new feature will be available on both the iOS and Android apps of Facebook. 

Under this upgrade, paid subscribers of Spotify can access full playback of music and podcasts without advertisements without leaving the Facebook app.

Facebook called the move a ''natural step'' in its relationship with Spotify. In 2019, these companies had inked a deal that allowed short video clips from Spotify to be posted on Facebook stories. 

Last week, Facebook had revealed that the company is planning to launch several audio products, including Clubhouse-style live audio rooms and a new offering to play podcasts.

Spotify, in a recent statement, announced that the new feature will be rolled out in 27 markets including the United States, Australia, and Canada. However, the feature to play podcasts on the Facebook app will not be available for users in India. 

The Swedish audio streaming company assured that this feature will be rolled out in more markets in the coming months.