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Apple has rolled out public beta 2 of iPadOS 27.2, along with similar updates for tvOS 27.2 and HomePod software, to members of its public beta program. These builds mirror developer beta 3 released the previous day, and include minor design changes such as an updated Apple Books interface and a redesigned Apple Music logo.
Evidence of a redesigned Apple Music logo has been found in the latest iOS 27.2 beta, following its initial appearance on the Apple Music Hall website. The new logo features a bolder, lowercase font and has been used in promotional content outside of the venue branding, suggesting a broader rollout may be underway.
Dynamic Lyrics, a third-party app, displays time-synced song lyrics on a car's infotainment screen via Apple CarPlay once linked to Apple Music or Spotify. Unlocking the feature permanently costs a one-time $9.99 fee, and users need iOS 26 to enable it on CarPlay.
Apple Music offers two lossless streaming tiers: a standard Lossless mode at 24-bit/48kHz CD quality, and a Hi-Res Lossless mode at 24-bit/192kHz for dedicated hi-fi equipment. Neither is enabled by default since they consume significantly more data, so users must manually turn them on through device settings on iOS, Android, Windows, or other supported platforms.
Apple's System Status page listed eight active issues Tuesday evening, including Apple TV, App Store, Fitness+, Apple Music, Mac App Store and Subscription Purchase. Apple attributed most disruptions beginning around 4:22 p.m. ET to routine maintenance, though Apple TV's outage at 4:43 p.m. ET was described as scheduled maintenance that could leave the service unavailable. Some apps also briefly showed internal localization text instead of normal interface labels shortly before the outages began.
Apple has expanded Apple Music to four new countries, bringing its total reach to 172 countries and regions, according to updates spotted on Apple's Availability of Apple Media Services page. The rollout coincided with an Android app beta featuring a Liquid Glass redesign and new navigation elements, and followed Apple's recent launch of Apple Pay in India.
Apple has released version 7.0 of its Apple Music beta for Android, introducing a new floating, translucent navigation bar and redesigned artist pages with large artwork. The update also moves artist bios behind a single tap on an 'i' icon next to the play button, rather than requiring users to scroll to the bottom of the page. The changes were first spotted by user Sumanta Das on X and confirmed by Android Authority through the beta program.
Apple has released a 7.0 beta of Apple Music for Android that introduces a Liquid Glass-inspired redesign, including a floating translucent bottom bar and mini-player, revamped top bars, artist pages with cover-matched backgrounds, a reorganized Settings page, and edge-to-edge status and navigation bars. The update also aligns Apple Music's Android version numbering with iOS 27, continuing a scheme started in the prior release.
Developer Vidit Bhargava built an app called Duo-Man at a hackathon that recreates the Sony Walkman experience on Apple's folding iPhone Duo. Users open the device to select and 'insert' a virtual cassette and close it to start playback, with recorded button clicks and static from a real Walkman for authenticity. Bhargava says the app, originally just a fun demo, will now be released publicly.
Elton John performed the first concert at Apple's new Apple Music Hall inside Battersea Power Station in London, opening with 'Your Song.' Apple Music subscribers could watch the show live, and tickets for the 600-capacity venue also went on sale for upcoming performances by Baby Keem and Skye Newman.
Apple has confirmed the first eight artists set to perform at its new Apple Music Hall inside London's Battersea Power Station, with Elton John opening the venue next week. The 600-capacity venue will livestream shows via Apple Music and give performing artists a Spatial Audio recording, broadcast mix, and multicamera video. Tickets for Elton John and Baby Keem & Skye Newman go on sale Monday 28 September at 9AM BST, with other dates to follow later.
Apple released a new AirPods firmware update (build 9A350) alongside iOS 27 that adds a custom equalizer feature. Users can now adjust lows, mids, and highs for their AirPods sound via the Settings app, with the option to preview changes using an Apple Music track. The feature works on any AirPods with an H2 chip, including AirPods Pro 2, Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2.