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2026
Apple adds a virtual iPod player to Apple Music
Apple added an interactive recreation of the original iPod to the Apple Music website for the device’s 25th anniversary. Visitors can navigate its menus and listen to short song previews.
2026
Apple Music unveils a new visual identity
Apple Music unveiled a new visual identity that uses musical frequencies to create rippling, liquid forms.
2026
Apple Music launches a new visual identity
Apple Music officially launched a rebrand with a new design and logo. The company said the identity was shaped by an original composition from Fred again.. and NEST Acoustics.
2026
Apple introduces black-and-white Apple Music app icon with iOS 27.2 beta 4
Apple introduced a new black-and-white app icon for Apple Music with the release of iOS 27.2 beta 4 on October 13, 2026, replacing the red-and-white design long associated with the app. The update also shifted the Music app to a blue active tab bar, black widget backgrounds, and black-and-white library section designs.
2022
Apple releases watchOS 8.4
Apple released watchOS 8.4, which fixes an error that could prevent some third-party chargers from working normally with Apple Watch and adds support for Apple Music Voice Plan.
2022
Apple Music and Spotify launch Lunar New Year playlists
Apple Music introduced Lunar New Year playlists, including artist-curated selections, a C-Pop spatial-audio playlist and Lunar New Year Radio. Spotify also offered Lunar New Year sections and related playlists in Chinese-speaking markets outside mainland China.
2021
Apple Music receives a native interface in macOS 12.2 Beta
In macOS 12.2 Beta, Apple Music uses macOS's native interface framework, and its search results page is displayed as a native interface rather than a web page.
2021
Apple releases iOS and iPadOS 15.2
Apple pushed the iOS and iPadOS 15.2 update to iPhone and iPad users. The update includes the Digital Legacy feature, an Apple Music Voice plan, an App Privacy Report, and other features and bug fixes.
2021
Apple Music launches Voice Plan
Apple Music launched its Voice Plan, a Siri-based subscription tier that costs $4.99 per month and provides voice access to Apple Music content.
2021
Apple Music Voice Plan announced for availability in 17 markets
Apple Music Voice Plan was described as soon to be available for purchase in 17 countries or regions, with Siri voice control as its interface.
2021
Apple Music launches holiday gift campaign
Apple Music launched its “From Apple Music With Love” holiday campaign for subscribers, with exclusive EPs, playlists and other gifts planned over the following week.
2021
Tencent Music and Apple Music announce global music licensing agreement
Tencent Music announced a music licensing agreement with Apple Music for global distribution and promotion of licensed music through TME Music Cloud.
2021
Apple Music launches on PS5
Apple Music launched on PlayStation 5, allowing subscribers to access the service's music and video features on the console. Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the launch.
2021
Apple announces Apple Music Voice Plan
Apple announced a $4.99-per-month Apple Music Voice Plan that allows users to access the service through Siri. The article said the plan would launch later in the fall.
2021
Apple introduces lower-cost Apple Music plan
Apple introduced an Apple Music plan costing £4.99 a month that can only be controlled via Siri on Apple devices.
2021
Apple Music announces a dedicated classical music app for next year
Apple Music announced plans to launch a dedicated classical music app the following year, combining Primephonic’s classical user interface with additional features.
2021
Apple acquires Primephonic
Apple announced that it had acquired Primephonic, a classical music-focused streaming service, and said it would bring Primephonic's music, playlists, and exclusive audio content to Apple Music over the following months.
2021
Apple Music adds Spatial Audio and Lossless Audio
Apple announced that Spatial Audio and Lossless Audio had gone live on Apple Music at no extra charge. The article says the additions were noticed rolling out the previous day, but reports Apple's announcement that the upgrade was live that morning.
2021
Apple Music launches City Charts feature
Apple Music launched City Charts, a feature that ranks popular songs in cities around the world and is updated daily.
2021
Apple Music launches Behind the Song content hub
Apple Music launched a new content hub showcasing songwriters, producers, and recording engineers. The hub includes curated playlists, videos, interviews, and radio programs.