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Spotify Launches AI Audiobook Recaps in Limited iOS Beta

Summaries update after 15–20 minutes to help listeners rejoin without relistening.

Overview

  • Recaps are available on iOS for a limited selection of English-language audiobooks, with plans to expand over time.
  • Each recap covers only the portion already heard and appears via a Recap button on supported titles once initial listening time is reached.
  • Spotify says audiobook content will not be used for LLM training or voice generation, and the summaries will not mimic or replace original narration.
  • The feature was built with publishing partners and will be iterated during the beta through a feedback-driven approach.
  • Alongside Recaps, Spotify introduced a Premium shuffle mode called Fewer Repeats that lowers the chance of hearing recently played tracks.