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Apple Music 5.0 Beta Brings iOS 26 Music Upgrades to Android

The phased Android beta excludes the Liquid Glass overhaul, omits home-screen widget updates, gathers user feedback ahead of fall’s full launch.

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Apple Music logo on the smartphone screen, with AirPods. High quality photo
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Overview

  • Pill-shaped buttons replace rectangular play, shuffle and repeat controls across albums, playlists and the queue screen.
  • Library pinning lets users elevate songs, albums, playlists or artists to the top of their Library with optional auto-download and cross-device syncing.
  • New lyrics translation and pronunciation guides help users follow foreign-language tracks, while in-app Replay charts display monthly and year-end listening stats.
  • This beta omits the full Liquid Glass visual redesign and retains existing home-screen widgets on Android devices.
  • Enrollment in the Apple Music 5.0.0 beta is available through Google Play, though capacity may be limited.