While the innovative Liquid Glass interface of iOS 26 stole the spotlight at Apple’s WWDC 2025 keynote, there were other noteworthy updates worth discussing. Among these are several enhancements to Apple Music, featuring lyrics translation, an exciting DJ-style function called AutoMix, and animated album art on the lock screen. Below are the latest updates for Apple Music in iOS 26.

Lyrics Translation for Your Favorite Songs

Apple Music has long offered synchronized lyrics, which are excellent for songs in a familiar language. However, they can be less beneficial when enjoying tracks in different languages. To address this, the new Lyrics Translation feature will provide translations beneath each synchronized lyric line, allowing listeners to better understand the song’s context. While this feature hasn’t yet been applied to every song, expectations are for its rollout in the months to come.

Mastering Pronunciation of Foreign Lyrics

The latest iOS 26 update brings an additional feature that helps Apple Music users pronounce lyrics accurately in other languages. Since not all songs display lyrics in the Latin alphabet, this new enhancement can help users learn the correct pronunciation. It provides a transliteration from the original script to the Roman alphabet, making it easier to sing along without confusion.

AutoMix: Your Personal AI DJ

AutoMix is an exciting new feature integrated into Apple Music’s playback controls, located next to the Shuffle, Repeat, and Autoplay options. Once activated, AutoMix analyzes audio characteristics and employs DJ techniques like time stretching and beat matching for seamless playback. While some may appreciate this innovation, it can disrupt the flow of carefully crafted playlists. For those who enjoy curating their mixes attentively, AutoMix may not provide the desired experience.

Pinning Your Favorite Playlists

This convenient feature allows users to easily access their preferred Apple Music playlists. By pressing and holding any playlist in the Music app within iOS 26, users can pin it to the top of the Library tab. If you’ve previously pinned your favorite contacts in Messages, this music pinning feature will feel quite familiar.

Animated Cover Art on Your Lock Screen

One of Apple Music’s most captivating features is animated cover art, which can now be viewed on your lock screen. While listening to a song with animated album art, tapping the music player on the lock screen grants access to a stunning full-screen display, enhancing the listening experience.

Karaoke Feature for Apple TV Users

Additionally, Apple Music is introducing a feature named Sing, specifically designed for users with an iPhone running iOS 26 alongside an Apple TV using tvOS 26. With these devices set up, your iPhone can serve as a microphone, amplifying your voice through Apple Music for an enjoyable karaoke experience in the comfort of your home.