In iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4, the Music app receives several notable updates, focusing on a more contemporary design and smarter features for Apple Music. The most noticeable change is the new full-screen design for albums and playlists. You can also easily discover concerts in the area.
Finally, Apple introduces the option in the Music app: Playlist Playgroundan Apple Intelligence-powered tool that lets you generate playlists via text prompts.
Software in beta
The software updates with version number 26.4 are currently in beta phase. The final version is expected in spring 2026. Follow appletips to stay informed of the official updates as they become available. You can already install the test version now, click on the featured article below for more information.
New view albums and playlists
Available from iOS 26.4
In iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4, the Music app receives several notable updates, focusing on a more contemporary design and smarter features for Apple Music. The most notable change is the new full-screen design for albums and playlists, where the album art and matching colors flow seamlessly throughout the page, making for a contemporary and calmer experience.
In addition, Apple has introduced a new “Concerts” section, which you can find on the Search page. Concerts shows the tour dates of your favorite artists and local performances based on your location, including direct links to ticket sales.
Finally, you can add songs to multiple playlists directly instead of one at a time.
Playlist Playground Apple Music
In addition to a new view, Apple introduces the option in the Music app: Playlist Playgroundan Apple Intelligence-powered tool that generates playlists via text prompts such as “70s disco songs” or “relaxed Sunday afternoon music,” including suggestions and a maximum of 25 songs; This feature is currently limited to the US and will likely be rolled out to other countries (languages) later.