Key facts
- Spotify has launched a new running mode within its app.
- The mode uses AI to curate music based on user preferences and run tempo.
- Users can select from 25 presets and customize workout duration and BPM.
- Audio cues for different run stages are included.
- The feature is available to Premium subscribers on iOS in select countries.
Spotify is enhancing its mobile application with a new running mode designed for users who listen to music while exercising. This feature leverages AI to curate song selections based on a user's preferences and the desired tempo for different phases of a run, such as interval or steady runs.
Paying subscribers can access the running mode through the Fitness Hub. Users have the ability to customize parameters like workout duration, beats per minute, and music genre. Beyond music playback, the mode can also provide audio cues to guide users through various stages of their run. Currently, this audio cue functionality is limited to English.