Spotify Running Mode helps match tunes to tempo
Spotify has launched 'Running Mode,' an AI-powered feature that allows users to curate playlists based on their workout tempo, duration, and preferred music genres. The feature is currently available to Premium subscribers in select countries and includes optional audio coaching prompts.
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This update highlights the ongoing integration of generative AI into consumer music platforms to increase user engagement and personalization.
Spotify has introduced a new Running Mode feature that makes it easier to curate playlists around your workout goals, music tastes, and desired beats per minute (BPM). The aim is to help you “spend less time hunting for the right music and more time moving,” according to Spotify’s announcement, providing customizable running presets and optional coaching features.
[Image: The feature looks similar to the regular Spotify mobile app UI, but with some additional running-focused information and customization options. https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/Running-Mode-2.png?quality=90&strip=all]
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