Apple Music introduces DJ-style AutoMix for seamless song transitions, real-time lyrics translation and moreWith the launch of iOS 26, Apple is introducing a number of updates to its Apple Music streaming service, including real-time lyrics translation, and AutoMix, which acts as a DJ, smoothly transitioning songs for a “seamless playback experience”.
Apple Music users also now have the ability to import their playlists from other streaming platforms.

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AutoMix
New for iOS 26, AutoMix is a smart feature which provides smooth and seamless DJ-style transitions between songs, using beat- and tempo matching, for example. Apple says AutoMix is powered by Apple Intelligence, which is able to create the perfect transition between songs, and even opts not to create a transition if a seamless one is not available.
We’re also told that AutoMix is smart enough not to create mixes between songs which appear subsequently on the same album, so as not to tamper with the way the artist intended the album to be played in order.
Lyrics translation and pronunciation
With the global popularity of reggaeton, K-pop and other non-English genres, a large subsect of these listeners don’t understand the language these tracks are sung in. So with new Lyrics Translation and Pronunciation, translated lyrics appear below the song’s original lyrics, so you can better understand what’s being said.
For songs in non-Latin languages – like Chinese, Japanese or Korean – the option to view the pronunciation of these lyrics is also available. If a song is translated, the lyrics will automatically appear in Apple Music when a user taps play, taps the MiniPlayer and enters the lyrics view.
Import playlists
Apple Music users can now directly import playlists from other streaming platforms like Spotify, YouTube Music, Tidal, Deezer, and Amazon Music, so if you’re looking to switch services, now could be a good time.
The new feature scans your library and playlists within your existing streaming service, and matches tracks with those in Apple Music’s catalogue. In the rare instance a match isn’t found, Apple Music will prompt you to review alternatives. It’s also important to note that by importing a playlist, your existing playlist on another platform will remain intact, so nothing gets deleted.
Upgrades to Voice Memos
Also new for iOS 26, users can now record ideas in Spatial Audio within the Voice Memos app, offering a “multidimensional listening experience” on supported devices.
Spatial Audio is selected by default in the latest version of Voice Memos – users just need to select Studio Voice in playback options to turn on the feature.
Additionally, when collaborating with others in Voice Memos, users can take advantage of Enhanced Sharing, meaning they can apply all the same settings used in recording for a consistent experience across devices.
Learn more at Apple.
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