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In the iOS 26.4 beta, Apple Music adds Playlist Playground, a text-prompt tool that automatically generates a 25-song playlist with a custom title, cover, and description; playlists can be refined with additional prompts and shared on profiles. The feature is currently for developers, with a public beta and spring launch planned.
iOS 26.4 beta has launched without the anticipated revamp to Siri, with Macworld noting the update focuses on several other improvements: RCS end-to-end encryption for Android messages, an upgraded video podcast experience via HLS, default Stolen Device Protection, Freeform Creator Studio enhancements, and AI-generated Apple Music playlists. The revamped Siri is expected to arrive in iOS 26.5, as Apple continues polishing it, with a final release anticipated in late March or April for public users.
Taylor Swift released the Opalite music video first on Apple Music and Spotify Premium on Feb 6, with a YouTube release planned for Feb 8. The 1990s‑themed rom‑com stars Swift and Domhnall Gleeson, is written and directed by Swift, shot on film, and Swift shared the backstory on X after the staggered rollout.
Taylor Swift announced the Opalite music video will drop later this week with an exclusive window on Apple Music and Spotify Premium on Feb 6 at 8 a.m. ET, followed by a Feb 8 YouTube release; a blue pearlescent Opalite vinyl is also available for preorder, and Opalite is the second single from The Life of a Showgirl which has been a top-charting track.
iOS 26 introduces several new features for iPhone users, including systemwide AutoFill for credit cards, a new Visited Places feature in Apple Maps that tracks locations with privacy safeguards, and the ability to pin favorite music in Apple Music for quick access, enhancing convenience and usability.
Sony is offering PlayStation Plus subscribers, especially PS5 users, a free three-month trial of Apple Music, though some users report it may be a discounted version rather than completely free. This benefit is part of Sony's ongoing incentives for subscribers, which include free trials for major games and movie credits, making it a valuable perk for iPhone and Mac users.
Apple released iOS 26.2, adding eight new features including a Liquid Glass slider for Lock Screen customization, offline lyrics in Apple Music, revised Sleep Scores, alarms for Reminders, enhancements to Podcasts and News apps, screen flash notifications, and Live Translation for AirPods in the EU, along with other improvements and updates for iPhone users.
ChatGPT's integration with Apple Music is now live, allowing users to access music streaming features through ChatGPT, enhancing the AI's functionality in the music domain.
Apple Music is now integrated with ChatGPT, allowing subscribers to create playlists and find songs using natural language commands, though streaming is not supported. Users can connect their Apple Music account via the ChatGPT app and leverage AI to enhance music discoverability and curation.
OpenAI announced that Apple Music will soon integrate with ChatGPT, allowing users to create playlists and perform natural language searches for music, similar to existing Spotify features, enhancing the AI assistant's capabilities for Apple Music subscribers.
General Motors has partnered with Apple to integrate Apple Music directly into its vehicles via an over-the-air update, replacing the previous CarPlay system in many models, and plans to expand this feature across more vehicles and functionalities like Spatial Audio and advanced driver assistance systems.
iOS 26.2 is now available, introducing new features such as urgent reminders, offline lyrics for Apple Music, AI-generated podcast chapters, updates to Sleep Score, and design enhancements like Liquid Glass. It also includes improvements to the News app, CarPlay, and regional changes for the EU, along with various bug fixes and security updates.
Apple released iOS 26.2 beta, which introduces a significant upgrade to Apple Music by enabling offline lyrics, allowing users to view song lyrics without an internet connection, a feature long requested by users and enhancing the app's competitiveness against Spotify.
In iOS 26, Apple Music introduces a new pinned music feature allowing users to pin up to six items for quick access, with a hidden customization option to set different 'Tap Actions' such as Play, Shuffle, or go to specific playlists or artists, enhancing user convenience and control.
iOS 26.1, launching soon, introduces several new features including swipe gestures for Apple Music, expanded language support for AirPods Live Translation, a new Liquid Glass display toggle, and the return of Slide Over in iPadOS 26.1, enhancing user experience and customization.