Spotify Rolls Out Major Redesign for Galaxy Tablets and Fold

After years of basically stretching its phone UI onto bigger screens, Spotify is rolling out a proper redesign for larger screens. It makes better use of the extra screen real estate that comes with Galaxy Z foldables and Galaxy tablets, and it’s safe to say this is one of Spotify’s most important redesigns in a while.

This isn’t just a bigger phone UI anymore

On tablets (and even foldables), Spotify mostly felt like a scaled-up phone app, not something built for larger displays. That’s been the biggest problem for a while. But now Spotify is changing that with a more adaptive layout that adjusts depending on how you use your device.

Rotate your tablet or foldable, and the UI reorganizes itself to stay clean and usable, instead of just stretching everything awkwardly. The new design introduces a more flexible layout, with a collapsible sidebar for navigation and profile access. Next, the main content is that it stays focused on music and playlists. And lastly, the bottom navigation bar (Home, Search, Library, Create) still stays familiar. It’s a mix of desktop and mobile, and honestly, that’s exactly what tablets needed.

You can browse while still listening

One of the more useful changes is something called “parallel browsing.” Basically, you can explore playlists or your library while your current track or video keeps playing. It sounds simple, but it’s a big improvement for multitasking, especially on larger screens.

Spotify also made a few smaller changes that make a difference. Scrollable sidebar without interrupting playback, better placement for the “Switch to Video” button, and smoother transitions when switching orientations.

At the same time, Spotify has started letting users buy physical books directly from the app through a partnership with Bookshop.org, alongside new audiobook features like Page Match and AI recaps. It’s rolling out in the US and UK. Spotify is also launching a new dedicated chart for kids and family-friendly audiobooks in the US and UK.