As we inch closer to the release of iOS 26 this fall, Apple is giving Android users a sneak peek at what’s next for Apple Music. The latest version 5.0.0 beta brings a mix of fresh design touches and useful new features — though not everything made the jump from iOS.
No Liquid Glass Yet — But Design Tweaks Are Here
Unfortunately, Android users won’t see the Liquid Glass redesign just yet. The app keeps its usual bottom navigation bar and docked Now Playing controls, leaving some cross-platform users hoping for visual parity still waiting. But Apple may bring that unified design later.
Still, version 5.0.0 makes a few subtle but welcome design adjustments. The app now uses pill-shaped buttons instead of the older rounded rectangles. You’ll spot the change in places like the queue screen, where buttons for shuffle, repeat, and autoplay have been refreshed. The Play and Shuffle buttons on album pages also get the same treatment. However, home screen widgets remain untouched for now.
Pin Your Favorites to the Top of Your Library
One of the standout new features lets you pin music to your Library, making it easier to find your favorite content. Whether it’s a song, album, playlist, or artist, you can pin it via the overflow menus scattered throughout the app.
These pins sync across your Apple devices, though you may need to pin or unpin an item to trigger full sync. Once pinned, you can long-press from the Library tab to remove it or customize the Tap Action — choosing whether to go to album, play, or shuffle.
There’s also an option to auto-download pinned content, but you can toggle this in Settings if you want to manage storage manually.
New Features at a Glance
The updated splash screen also teases a few more additions:
- Lyrics Translation & Pronunciation: Understand foreign lyrics and sing along confidently.
- Replay in the App: View your listening stats by month or check your year-end summary, all inside the app.
Want to Try It Early?
You can try out the Apple Music 5.0 beta on Android by joining the beta program here (space may be limited). This update shows Apple’s ongoing commitment to Android users — even if iOS still gets the new look first.
