Spotify rolled out four core music updates for iOS and Android, targeting premium users worldwide. The suite adds playlist folders to mobile, bulk‑edit tools for playlists and queues, background download support on iOS, and a one‑tap reshuffle button. Each feature arrives globally, aiming to tighten the app’s library management and offline reliability. The move follows user pressure for more desktop‑grade tools.

Playlist folders, previously desktop‑only, now let iPhone and Android users nest related lists, a long‑requested organization method. In‑playlist bulk actions let users select multiple tracks, books, or podcast episodes to move, delete, or reorder in a single tap, cutting down the time spent curating large collections. Queue management similarly supports multi‑item selection for premium subscribers. This functionality mirrors the workflow many DJs rely on.

Premium accounts also gain background downloads on iOS, meaning music and podcasts continue fetching even when the app is closed, with progress shown in notifications. This change improves offline playback on flights or in tunnels. The new reshuffle button instantly reorders a playlist without toggling shuffle, giving listeners a quick way to refresh a familiar queue. Early feedback shows reduced complaints about missing tracks. These tweaks tighten Spotify’s competitive edge against rival streaming services.