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Apple Music Gets Smarter: Lyrics Translation, AutoMix, and More in iOS 26

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Apple Music Gets Smarter: Lyrics Translation, AutoMix, and More in iOS 26

Key Takeaways

  • Apple Music introduces three major music-enhancing features in iOS 26: lyrics translation, lyrics pronunciation, and AutoMix DJ-style transitions. 
  • A new Music Pins feature lets users pin favorite artists and playlists to the top of the app.
  • These features are powered by Apple's on-device Apple Intelligence, aiming to improve global musical understanding and seamless listening.

Lyrics Translation & Pronunciation: Sing in Any Language 🎙️

At WWDC 2025, Apple introduced Lyrics Translation in Apple Music. Now, when listening to a song in a foreign language, users can tap to view the translated lyrics — removing the need to consult external sites like Genius.
Accompanying this is Lyrics Pronunciation, which helps users sing songs accurately by providing phonetic guidance — perfect for non-native tracks.

AutoMix: Your AI DJ 🤖🎧

Apple Music’s new AutoMix uses AI to create seamless song-to-song transitions. Think Spotify’s DJ mode, but powered entirely by Apple’s on-device processing—it's the first time Apple has used this tech for automated mixing.
This means a smoother, uninterrupted listening session, perfect for parties, workouts, or focused listening.

Music Pins: Your Favorites, Front and Center

Another UI upgrade: Music Pins let users pin their favorite artists, albums, or playlists to the top of the Apple Music Home view. It’s a simple change, but one that improves quick access and personalization.

Powered by Apple Intelligence

All these features — translation, pronunciation, and AutoMix — are driven by Apple Intelligence, Apple’s on-device AI. The system processes everything locally, ensuring user data stays private as AI enhances the music experience.

What This Means for You

  • Music lovers who explore global tracks: now there's real-time translation and phonetics support — ideal for karaoke, learning, and deeper appreciation.
  • Casual and social listeners: AutoMix keeps playlists flowing smoothly without manual management — great for parties or road trips.
  • Frequent users: Music Pins makes favorite content easier to find and play, enhancing personalization.

Timeline

These Apple Music updates are part of the broader iOS 26 release, expected in fall 2025, with developer betas available now and public betas launching in July.

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