Spotify launches new playlist feature for offline listening

Spotify has launched a new feature for premium users to allow playback even when your internet connection is disrupted. 

Offline Backup will automatically generate a playlist made up of recently streamed and listed content. It is expected the new addition will evolve over time, curating your list in response to your most frequent audio choices. 

The new feature has similarities to Spotify’s Offline Mode, but what makes it different is that it does not require any manual downloads. The platform will also add tracks that are already cached on your device, to Offline Backup.

Plane or train journeys can lead to unwanted dips in WiFi connection, and in those situations, this appears to be a welcome enhancement.

The new feature will show on the home feed of the Spotify app, any time the device goes offline as long as you have enabled offline listening in settings. New users will need some time for the functionality to work properly, as you need to have listened to more than five songs. 

Inspiration from YouTube and Netflix

The feature was first teased by Spotify CEO Daniel Ek last year when it was instead called “Your Offline Mix.” It’s similar to features already offered by other streaming apps and services like YouTube Music’s Offline Mixtape or Netflix’s automatic download functions.

Offline Backup is now available to all premium subscribers, across the world, on Android, iOS, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay.

If you can’t find the new update, make sure you have the latest version of the Spotify app downloaded to your device.

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