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Spotify's Running Mode Is Now Available On Android

Spotify's Running Mode is now available on Android, but it's not just for runners.

By · Published August 21, 2026 at 03:06 UTC · Updated August 21, 2026 at 14:52 UTC

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📍 Where it landed

Spotify introduced Running Mode for Android users, offering new insights and customization options for runners. The feature was highlighted for enhancing workout playlists, and it was rolled out alongside another new feature called "User Notes".

Epilogue added 14d ago, after coverage quieted.

The obvious questions

What is Spotify's Running Mode?

Spotify's Running Mode is a feature that adapts music playback to users' pace and stride during workouts.

Is Running Mode available on iOS?

Yes, Running Mode was previously available on iOS.

What other features are being rolled out with Running Mode on Android?

Spotify is also rolling out 'User Notes' alongside Running Mode on Android.

The story so far

Spotify's Running Mode is now available on Android. The feature, previously iOS-exclusive, adapts music playback to users' pace and stride. It is not just for runners. It is also for walkers and hikers.

The feature is part of Spotify's push to integrate more deeply with users' fitness routines. The feature is now available on Android. It offers new insights into how users listen during workouts. It also includes customization options.

Coverage from 9to5google.com notes that Spotify is rolling out 'User Notes' alongside Running Mode. This suggests a broader update to the Android app.

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