Apple Music simply bought the glow up I want Spotify had

Each few months, I toggle between Spotify and Apple Music. The 2 are reigning champs within the music streaming realm, and every has its benefits over the opposite. Whereas Spotify’s normally a couple of factors forward of Apple Music for me, a tiny tweak in Apple’s latest software program replace would possibly steal the present — at the least till Spotify scrambles to catch up and do it higher.

Right this moment, the primary public beta of iOS 26.4 landed on iPhones around the globe — solely a day after Apple launched the developer beta, too. Amongst lots of the small polishes was a beauty improve inside Apple Music: full-page art work on album and playlist pages. As an alternative of album and playlist artwork stealing half the display screen and being clearly separated from the track listing, no matter art work the album options is blurred easily into it. It appears cleaner, extra seamless, and usually makes sifting via albums extra distinctive.

So, what does it appear like? And how will you get the beta your self?

Apple Music’s new full-page art work

For albums and playlists

Prior to installing the primary iOS 26.4 public beta, open up your Apple Music app and take a look at a playlist or album. It would appear as if the primary renderings above, with the artwork clearly separated from the songs. The brand new look blends the dominant shade of the art work and makes it a clean background behind the songs.

I a lot favor the replace to the previous look. It makes every playlist or album really feel just a little extra polished and distinctive and is unquestionably far more thrilling than plain black or white behind the songs.

How will you get this Apple Music improve?

Obtain the beta or maintain your horses

For the reason that iOS 26.4 public beta solely simply got here out in the present day, you’ll be able to anticipate to attend a short while for it to land in your telephone or iPad. You possibly can entry this characteristic (and lots of others) although, in the event you join Apple’s Beta program your self. Make certain to again up your system, after which comply with these directions:

1. Go to beta.apple.com and join along with your Apple ID.
2. In your iPhone, open Settings.
3. Choose Normal.
4. Select Software program Replace.
5. Below Beta Updates, faucet iOS 26.4 Public Beta.
6. Obtain and set up the beta.

The following time you go to play your favourite album or playlist, test it out. Your transfer, Spotify.