AI-Focused Apple Music Reboot Said to Be in the Works

Apple is working on an Apple Music reboot focused around AI, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The reporter made the comments during a Discord chat over the weekend.

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Gurman didn't eleborate, except to say that Apple has no release ETA for the reboot, suggesting Apple won't mention it at WWDC this week. Turning to rivals like Spotify for inspiration, AI features could potentially include AI-produced playlists or an "AI DJ," but that's just speculation.

What is expected to be previewed for the Apple Music app this week is support for full screen animated art on the Lock Screen. The current Now Playing view tints the Lock Screen based on album art, but in iOS 26, album art could be even larger.

For all the other things we're expecting from iOS 26 and Apple's other software platforms, check out our comprehensive WWDC preview guide.

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Top Rated Comments

Joseph C Avatar
12 weeks ago
Let's start with improving the app quality and speed, especially on Mac.
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lindros2 Avatar
12 weeks ago
Great so I can be force recommended music I hate, mixed with whatever history month.
Score: 15 Votes (Like | Disagree)
vegetassj4 Avatar
12 weeks ago
AI music?

Hey Siri, create a classical symphony in the style of Mozart.

Siri: here you go

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Score: 14 Votes (Like | Disagree)
everlast3434 Avatar
12 weeks ago
I was just saying to myself... I wish there was more AI in the music app!
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jayducharme Avatar
12 weeks ago
I’d be happy if when I ask Siri to play something, it actually plays it.
Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Kottu Avatar
12 weeks ago
So, we gonna hear the word ”AI” a lot of times today!
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