Spotify Running Mode Expands to Android

Spotify has officially expanded its AI-powered Running Mode to Android devices, bringing a feature previously available only on iOS to a wider user base. The rollout, announced on August 19, 2026, follows the tool's initial launch on iPhones in late July. The feature is designed to enhance workouts by dynamically generating playlists that match a user's exercise pace and preferences.

Running Mode is accessible through the Fitness Hub within the Spotify app. It offers 25 preset programs catering to different workout styles, including interval runs, steady runs, and pyramid runs. Users can further customize their experience by setting their desired duration, target beats per minute, and preferred music genre. Once a workout begins, Spotify's technology strings songs together to match the selected tempo and handles track transitions automatically. An optional feature provides English-language audio cues to offer feedback on pace and progress throughout the session.

The functionality is currently limited to Spotify Premium subscribers. Access is also geographically restricted at launch, available only to users in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New...