Spotify wants to help keep listening smooth with new playback and queuing tools and its also dropped an overdue upgrade for offline listening

Date:
Sat, 30 May 2026 01:00:00 +0000

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Spotify has added its own 'play next' tool and other queue functions, as well as a big upgrade for offline listening.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Spotify has rolled out new playlist tools, including bulk editing functions for queues Background downloading is rolling out for iOS users after being limited to Android devices Playlist folders are also being rolled out globally I love making new playlists in Spotify , but sometimes its limited editing and queuing tools make the experience more of a chore rather than a fun activity. Thankfully, the platform just dropped a shedload of tools to make playlists more
enjoyable and to help keep listening smooth for both iOS and Android users. (Image credit: Future) Spotify announced yesterday (May 28) more control
tools to help you edit your playlists and queue more effectively. Rolling out to Premium users globally, the new Edit button allows you to select multiple tracks at once, which you can either bump up higher so that they play next,
or remove them from the queue altogether. This was a tool once offered on Spotify and is now being resurrected, and it also applies to audiobook and podcast episode queues.

Spotifys new Reshuffle button is another feature I can see being a welcome addition to the app. If you find that a playlist isnt quite giving you what you want, be that one of your own or one curated by Spotify, the Reshuffle button will generate an entirely new sequence of tracks meaning youll no longer have to manually disable and enable the standard Shuffle icon to
change the order. Latest Videos From You may like Spotify is finally adding the ability to manage playlist folders on mobile Spotify code suggests new bulk download and playback speed features Spotify could be rolling out playlist folders to mobile for the first time (Image credit: Future) Yes, queue controls have had a much-needed upgrade, but so have Spotifys playlist organization tools. Though we first spotted it a few weeks back , the ability to create and add to playlist folders is rolling out globally for all users after being locked behind the desktop experience for 15 years. However, these upgrades are just the start, and Spotify is also making offline listening for iOS users even more reliable with background downloads a tool thats been limited to Android users until now.

If you want to download a playlist or podcast episode, for example, youll no longer have to keep the Spotify app open to complete the downloading process. Now it does it all in the background for you, and youll get notifications to see the progress. So whether youre on a flight, underground, or out of range, your listening is ready to go, the company says in its announcement. Spotify adds a feature I've wanted for years Recently, Ive found myself hitting a bit of a wall when it comes to making playlists in Spotify, and its not just because of the lack of inspiration. Playback and queuing features havent always made the experience as easy as it could be, but Spotifys new additions could alleviate many pain points for music fans. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

I chronically add songs to a queue while Im commuting or while Im at a social gathering with friends, and one thing Ive always wanted from Spotify is a
play next option thats similar to Apple Music which is one of my favorite parts of the Spotify rival.

Although there still isnt a play next option for when you want to add individual songs, you can bump up your song of choice directly from the
queue. But unlike Apple Music, Spotify lets you move multiple songs at once
to the top, which not only saves you bags of time dragging them individually with the three-line icon, but it will get your friends to stop nagging you to bump a song theyve just requested.

As for playlist folders, I cant believe its taken this long for Spotify to roll out a very basic feature, but hey, at last weve got it now. If youre anything like me and have different types of playlists for the same occasion (I have multiple workout and music-by-the-year playlists), keeping them
stored in a categorized folder does wonders for keeping your profile neat, tidy, and navigable. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a
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