iOS 27: Here's all the new Apple Music features
9to5Mac
Last updated: June 9, 2026
Apple has introduced several new features for Apple Music with the release of iOS 27, announced at WWDC. Key updates include redesigned artist pages and an enhanced AutoMix feature, alongside performance improvements and better Siri integration.
- Apple Music in iOS 27 features a redesigned artist page with a prominent shuffle play button and updated artist name display. Album pages have also been updated, though visual differences were not immediately apparent in beta 1.
- A significant update is to the AutoMix feature, which utilizes AI for seamless song transitions by matching tempo and key. The algorithms have been upgraded for even smoother transitions, with the basic Crossfade option remaining available.
- Performance enhancements in Apple Music include faster loading of the "Now Playing" view and quicker streaming start times, aiming for a more responsive user experience.
- Improvements to the "reliability of Apple Music streaming" are also noted, suggesting fewer playback interruptions, particularly in challenging network conditions.
- Apple Music now integrates more deeply with Siri, allowing users to request information about artists and initiate playback using natural language commands within ongoing conversations.
