Spotify opens and plays randomly when opening the Mail app on iPhone

The iOS Mail app is not directly integrated with third-party apps like Spotify. If you notice that opening the Mail app somehow launches Spotify, this behavior is not expected or native to iOS. There are a couple of possible explanations:

1. Shortcuts or Automations: Check if you have accidentally created a shortcut or automation in the Shortcuts app that triggers Spotify to open when you access Mail. It's rare but possible if experimenting with automations.
2. Email Links: Some emails might contain embedded links (like promotional banners or text) that are designed to open apps such as Spotify. If you tapped one of these, it could have launched the Spotify app from within the Mail app.
3. No Native Connection: There is no built-in or system-level connection between Mail and Spotify. The two apps operate independently and are sandboxed for privacy and security reasons.

If this behavior is recurring and you can’t identify a shortcut or email link causing it, try restarting your device or reinstalling the Spotify app to rule out any odd app interaction glitches.