With the release of iOS 17.3, Apple Music just got a major update with new features that let you share and enjoy music with friends in fun and interactive ways. Here’s a breakdown of the highlights, along with a cool video by Apple Music to showcase them:
1. Groove Together with Collaborative Playlists:
Imagine creating a playlist with your music-loving pals, adding in your favorite jams and discovering new gems together. That’s exactly what collaborative playlists bring to the table! You can now team up with friends and build shared playlists where everyone can contribute songs, making it perfect for parties, road trips, or simply jamming out with your besties.
To get started, simply update to iOS 17.3 and open Apple Music. Choose a playlist or create a new one, then tap the “…” button and select “Collaborate.” You can then invite friends via Messages, email, or any other sharing method. It’s that easy!
2. Express Yourself with Emoji Reactions:
Ever wanted to share your instant reaction to a song in a playlist? Now you can! Apple Music lets you express your love, excitement, or even amusement with emoji reactions. Just tap the “…” button next to a song and choose your perfect emoji – hearts for a love ballad, fire for a high-energy track, and maybe even a thinking face for that introspective song.
These reactions are visible to everyone who’s collaborated on the playlist, adding another layer of fun and interaction to your shared music experience.
3. SharePlay Takes the Wheel (or Headphones):
Apple Music isn’t just for your phone anymore! With SharePlay and CarPlay, you can now turn any car ride into a musical adventure. Passengers in a CarPlay-enabled vehicle can control the music directly from their own devices, even if they don’t have an Apple Music subscription. This puts everyone in the driver’s seat when it comes to choosing the tunes, making road trips even more enjoyable.
With these updates, Apple Music is making music more social, interactive, and enjoyable than ever before.
