At this year’s WWDC 2025, Apple rolled out a powerful suite of upgrades to Apple Music, showcasing a renewed focus on user experience and global accessibility as it continues to battle Spotify for streaming supremacy. Among the standout features are Lyrics Translation, Lyrics Pronunciation, and AutoMix—all set to debut with the upcoming iOS 26 update.
Breaking Language Barriers with Lyrics Translation
One of the most applauded updates is the Lyrics Translation feature, designed to help music lovers understand the meaning of songs in foreign languages without having to rely on third-party platforms. This built-in function supports select tracks and enables translations across several language pairs, including:
- English ↔ Chinese
- English → Japanese
- Korean → Chinese (Simplified)
- Korean → English
- Korean → Japanese
- Spanish → English
This upgrade has major implications for international fans of K-Pop, Latin music, J-Pop, and other globally rising genres, allowing for deeper appreciation and connection to lyrics.
Sing It Right: Lyrics Pronunciation Support
Also arriving with iOS 26 is Lyrics Pronunciation, a tool tailored for karaoke lovers and polyglots. This feature converts native script lyrics into readable and singable formats. Whether you’re trying to belt out a Hindi hit or a Cantonese ballad, Apple’s got you covered. Supported scripts include:
- Cantonese → Jyutping
- Simplified Chinese → Pinyin
- Traditional Chinese → Pinyin
- Hindi → Romanized Hindi
- Japanese → Romanized Japanese
- Korean → Katakana & Romanized Korean
- Punjabi → Romanized Punjabi
With this, Apple Music is clearly aiming to become the go-to app for music discovery and singalongs across cultural and language divides.
AutoMix: Your AI DJ Companion
Apple also introduced AutoMix, an AI-powered feature that automatically generates continuous, personalized playlists by blending songs with seamless transitions. Think DJ-style mixes without the DJ—complete with time stretching and beat matching.
In Apple’s own words:
“AutoMix uses intelligence to transition from one song to the next like a DJ, using time stretching and beat matching to seamlessly move from one song to the next.”
For party lovers, gym-goers, or users who just hate abrupt song endings, AutoMix is an exciting addition that enhances the flow of any listening session
Early Access & Availability
The new Apple Music features are currently available for developers through the Apple Developer Program, with a public beta launching next month via the Apple Beta Software Program. All features are expected to roll out more widely with the official release of iOS 26 later this year.
As Apple deepens its commitment to music accessibility and innovation, these features signal more than just upgrades—they reflect Apple’s vision for a truly global and inclusive music experience. With Spotify investing in podcasting and AI DJ tools, Apple’s latest move reinforces that the battle for streaming dominance is far from over.
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