{"id":104803,"date":"2025-06-10T11:40:27","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T10:40:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/?p=104803"},"modified":"2025-06-10T13:12:46","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T12:12:46","slug":"apple-music-drops-fresh-features-at-wwdc25-animated-lock-screen-album-art-lyric-translation-lyric-pronunciation-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/apple-music-drops-fresh-features-at-wwdc25-animated-lock-screen-album-art-lyric-translation-lyric-pronunciation-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple Music gets fresh features at WWDC25: Animated lock screen album art, Lyric Translation, Lyric Pronunciation, and more"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Apple\u2019s upcoming iOS 26 software announcement brings a few neat new features to Apple Music.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Apple\u2019s WWDC25<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yesterday was a big day for Apple, as they held their annual Worldwide Developers Conference, WWDC25<\/a>. This is where Apple unveils all the cool new software updates heading to its devices this fall.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A lot of the buzz this year focused around Apple\u2019s new \u2018Liquid Glass\u2019 user interface redesign<\/a>. The new interface borrows from Apple\u2019s visionOS to give everything a sleek, translucent look- while offering a more seamless experience across all of Apple\u2019s devices. For example, a redesigned floating tab bar which interacts with the user across Apple Music, News, and Podcasts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apple Music\u2019s new features coming with iOS 26<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While Apple focused on this \u2018Liquid Glass\u2019 redesign, the company also announced some neat little features coming to Apple Music<\/a>. So, what\u2019s new for Apple Music users when iOS 26 drops later this year?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lyrics Translation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A new Lyrics Translation feature means you can finally understand the lyrics of songs in a different language. This helps you to follow along, no matter the language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lyrics Pronunciation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

For those who struggle with getting the words just right, Lyrics Pronunciation will be a lifesaver. It\u2019ll help listeners sing along without mumbling gibberish or getting tangled up in the lyrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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AutoMix<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Apple also announced a new AutoMix feature. Powered by Apple Intelligence, AutoMix uses time stretching and beat matching to create super smooth transitions from one song to the next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Animated Lock Screen album art<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

As rumoured before the event, Apple Music is introducing animated lock screen album artwork<\/a>. This means bringing your lock screen to life, with a fresh visual experience when listening to your favourite tracks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Library pinning<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a feature that has so far flown under the radar. Apple Music users will now be able to pin their favourite albums, artists, or playlists to the top of their library. Pinning makes it much easier to quickly find your favourite playlist, something that I will definitely find useful! If you\u2019ve ever spent too long scrolling to find that one playlist, you know the struggle is real. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Beyond these Apple Music features, Apple also teased other software updates, like bringing studio-quality recording and camera control features<\/a> to AirPods. Keep your eyes peeled, as more new features are expected to be unveiled in the months leading up to the big fall software update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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AirPods and AirPods Pro get better mic quality and camera remote features<\/a><\/blockquote>