At the 2025 Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple Music announced several new and exciting features coinciding with the release of the iOS 26 update with the intention to improve user experience and increase engagement with different kinds of music.
New Features in Apple Music’s New Update
1. Lyrics Translation and Pronunciation: This feature offers translation and pronunciation features for song lyrics to enhance the listening experience and remove language barriers for fans of foreign music.
2. AutoMix: AutoMix is an AI-powered DJ-style music experience with crossfade features and maintains music’s organic flow for a contemporary listening experience.
3. Customize Auto-Pins: Apple Music is also enhancing its library navigation by adding favorite music, albums, or playlists to the top, improving access for users.
4. Using Your iPhone as Microphone: Apple Music has also integrated a karaoke feature into its app, allowing users to use their iPhones as microphones on TVOS, with adjustable vocal and reverb controls.
Conclusion
All in all, the iOS 26 update for Apple Music seeks to provide a new and lively experience to celebrate the platforms tenth anniversary. In the upcoming months, we will be able to see how successful these implementations will be; however, these changes reaffirm that Apple is one of the greatest changemakers in tech, defining the future of music streaming by fusing design innovation with advanced AI and social features.