Spotify copies Apple Music’s AutoMix feature before iOS 26 even ships

One of my favorite features in iOS 26 is AutoMix for Apple Music, which uses artificial intelligence to create DJ-like transitions between songs.

Ahead of iOS 26 being released to everyone next month, Spotify is looking to steal some of Apple Music’s thunder with its own new spin on creating unique transitions between songs.

In a blog post, Spotify explains that the feature allows users to create unique transitions between playlist songs by customizing things like volume, EQ, and effect curves.

Now, Premium users can take their creativity to the next level with the ability to add and customize transitions between tracks.

The feature, now in beta, gives users even more control—allowing music lovers and playlist experts alike to easily create unique playlists. Seamlessly transition between tracks, customize how they flow together, and enhance your mix with features like volume, EQ, and effect curves.

You can access the new feature by going to a playlist in the Spotify app, then tapping the new “Mix” option in the toolbar. There is an “Auto” option to create an “instant blend” of transitions between songs, or you can choose to customize the transitions to fit your preferences.

Spotify says you can choose presets for things like “Fade” or “Rise,” as well as make more granular changes to volume, EQ, and effects. The app even gives you access to visualized waveform and beat data to help you “find the best spot in each track for your transition.”

Spotify’s full blog post offers some tips and tricks to help you create the perfect transitions between songs. The feature is rolling out today in beta to Spotify Premium subscribers.

9to5Mac’s Take

Whereas Apple Music’s new AutoMix feature is designed to work, well, automatically, Spotify is taking a different approach. For one, it’s focusing specifically on creating transitions between songs in a specific playlist. Apple Music’s AutoMix feature works everywhere.

Spotify’s feature does offer an “Auto” option, but the company is really leaning into the customization options. I’m curious to find out if this is because Spotify’s “Auto” transitions just aren’t that impressive. I’ll do some more testing and report back.

Regardless, it seems pretty clear to me that Spotify is feeling some pressure from Apple Music.

Apple Music or Spotify? What’s your pick? Let us know down in the comments.

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