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iOS 27.2 beta 4 introduces updated Music app icon and interface tweaks

Developers received iOS 27.2 beta 4 on Tuesday, bringing a revised Music app interface alongside other refinements.

By 9to5mac · 8d ago · Source: 9to5mac

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Developers received iOS 27.2 beta 4 on Tuesday, bringing a revised Music app interface alongside other refinements. The update features a redesigned app icon that strips away previous color accents, presenting a monochrome white silhouette of the music note on a light background and an inverted black version in dark mode. This visual shift aligns with Apple's broader effort to standardize branding across its services. Concurrently, the tab bar within the Music app now employs a blue highlight for the active section, diverging from earlier red and pink tones. Widget designs have also been adjusted to use plain black backgrounds instead of the prior vibrant palette. Library navigation labels — such as Playlists, Albums, Artists, and Songs — have been simplified to black-and-white text, removing earlier color coding. These changes follow a recent logo overhaul for Apple Music that began appearing in beta 3 the previous week. The modifications reflect a measured evolution in visual presentation rather than a functional overhaul. Apple Music remains available as a standalone subscription at $11.99 monthly or through the Apple One family of services. No official timeline has been provided for when these updates will reach the general public release.

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