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Apple Music 5.0 Hits Android With Pins, Translated Lyrics, and New Replay Stats

The release advances Apple’s cross‑platform strategy by syncing library pins across devices for a more consistent experience.

Overview

  • Apple Music 5.0 is rolling out as a stable update via the Google Play Store following iOS 26, with beta users receiving the build automatically.
  • Users can pin songs, albums, artists, and playlists for fast Library access, with an optional setting to auto‑download pinned items for offline listening.
  • Lyrics Translation & Pronunciation arrives on Android using machine learning with expert fine‑tuning, accessible in Display Options, though some tracks may not show translations yet.
  • Replay now provides month‑by‑month and year‑end listening statistics directly in the app for more granular insights.
  • The core layout remains unchanged aside from new pill‑shaped controls, and Android still lacks AutoMix and the full Liquid Glass redesign.