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Spotify Rolls Out Redesigned Wear OS App With Music-First Mode and Gesture Controls

The update advances on‑watch browsing to let users find and start music directly from the wrist.

Overview

  • A swipe down enters Music‑First Mode with creator art front and center, where a tap plays or pauses and a double‑tap skips tracks.
  • A swipe up opens discovery with quick access to Home, Search, Your Library, and Downloads for on‑device browsing.
  • An Essentials control adds options to manage the playback queue, set a sleep timer, and open an expanded context menu including artist or album pages and track radio.
  • The new interface is rolling out now via the Google Play Store, with availability reaching Pixel Watch, Galaxy Watch, and other Wear OS devices.
  • Spotify says additional Wear OS improvements are planned in the coming months, with specifics not yet shared.