Apple Music's 5 New Features Set to Debut This Year

In the following article, let's explore 5 changes coming to the Apple Music app in the upcoming iOS 17 update.

Collaborative Playlist

Collaborative Playlist is one of the most requested features in ‌Apple Music‌ this year. This feature will allow subscribers to invite friends to add and edit songs in the shared playlist. Other online music streaming services like Spotify have had similar features for a long time, so it's great that Apple has finally listened to users.

When someone adds a song to a Collaborative Playlist, their profile picture will appear next to the track. Those invited to the playlist will also be able to react to their favorite songs with emoticons.

Apple has announced that Collaborative Playlist will be available in the update later this year, so it may not appear in the first official version of iOS 17.

Crossfade

Another feature that other online music streaming services have had for a long time is crossfade, and good news, it will soon be available in Apple Music. This means iPhone users will soon be able to smoothly transition between songs so the music never stops.

If you're running the first beta for developers of ‌iOS 17‌, be aware that attempting to enable Crossfade in Settings -> Music may cause the app to crash. Apple clearly has a lot more work to do to deliver the best experience for users.

SharePlay in CarPlay

In ‌iOS 17‌, when you're playing music via CarPlay, there's a new SharePlay option that allows you to play from your iPhone rather than from the device connected to the car.

By accepting a notification or scanning a QR code, even passengers sitting in the back seat can play their favorite music and contribute to the content being played.

Karaoke Supported Camera

If you haven't used ‌Apple Music‌ Sing before, basically, this feature will use the app's lyrics while adding a toggle button to lower the singer's volume so you can sing along.

In ‌iOS 17‌, you'll also be able to watch yourself perform your favorite hits while singing karaoke. That's because ‌Apple Music‌ Sing is being supported for Continuity Camera, allowing you to wirelessly connect your ‌iPhone‌ or your with your Mac or Apple TV 4K and use it as a camera.

Song Credits

On iOS 17, you can explore the artists behind your favorite tunes thanks to Apple Music's Song Credits feature. Fans can view comprehensive data about the artists who contributed to their favorite tracks, including roles and instruments they play.