{"id":64270,"date":"2026-02-20T22:18:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T21:18:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/?p=64270"},"modified":"2026-02-20T22:20:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T21:20:53","slug":"apple-music-in-ios-26-4-new-features-in-detail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apfelpatient.de\/en\/allgemein\/apple-music-in-ios-26-4-neue-funktionen-im-detail","title":{"rendered":"Apple Music in iOS 26.4: New features in detail"},"content":{"rendered":"

With iOS 26.4, Apple delivers another major update for the iPhone. Besides general system improvements and changes, the update also affects Apple Music. A total of five new features enhance the music app, changing both its operation and the way content is displayed.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apple is continuously developing Apple Music, increasingly integrating new technologies such as Apple Intelligence. With iOS 26.4, the focus is not only on visual adjustments, but also on practical improvements for everyday use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The five new features include the creation of playlists, the design of albums and playlists, a new widget, simplified playlist management, and the integration of concert information directly into the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Playlist Playground: AI-powered playlist creation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

With iOS 26.4, Apple introduces the new "Playlist Playground" feature in Apple Music. This function uses Apple Intelligence to automatically create playlists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When creating a new playlist, you now have the option to enter your preferences. This input is processed by the AI, which then generates a suitable playlist. Additionally, the music app offers suggestions that can be used as a starting point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The automatically generated playlist can be manually adjusted at any time. Songs can be added or removed. Furthermore, additional requests can be made to refine the playlist even further. Playlist Playground thus serves as a convenient starting point for new playlists, but it does not replace manual control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

New full-screen design for albums and playlists<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Apple has redesigned the look of albums and playlists in iOS 26.4. Both are now displayed in a full-screen design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cover art of an album or playlist influences the entire visual design of the track list and other UI elements. The colors and style of the cover are adopted and applied to the background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For example, if an album has a striking blue cover, a similar shade of blue is often used as the dominant background color. In some cases, complementary colors are also used. If a cover mainly consists of white and gray tones, a black background can be chosen to create contrast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result is a more integrated and visually consistent presentation within the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Ambient Music\" as a widget on the home screen<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Last year, Apple introduced the "Ambient Music" feature for the Control Center. This allows users to quickly start music to match specific moods. Four categories are available:<\/p>\n\n\n\n