Apple Music 7.0 is rolling out to beta testers on Android, bringing a floating menu bar, redesigned artist pages, and independent library management that separates song collections from custom playlists. The update effectively closes a long-standing visual gap between Apple’s mobile software on Google’s operating system and its native iOS counterpart.
Apple Music 7.0 Brings Liquid Glass Design to Android
The update introduces a rounded, floating menu bar at the bottom of the screen featuring a translucent design element. Sumanta Das first flagged the update on X on September 30, sharing screenshots of the revised home and library screens from an Android device. Subsequent code analysis confirmed the changes through Apple’s internal changelog for the release.
Alongside the visual overhaul, artist pages now feature full-page artwork, curated artist highlights, and a dedicated information button next to the play control to display performer biographies instantly. The software also addresses a frequent user complaint by altering library management mechanics. Removing a song from the main library no longer strips that track from existing user-created playlists.
Android Competitors Face Tightening Feature Parity
The redesign directly targets rival streaming platforms dominating the Android ecosystem. Spotify routinely updates its Android and iPhone applications concurrently, maintaining a standard US tier priced at $12.99 monthly compared to Apple Music’s $11.99 subscription rate. Meanwhile, YouTube Music retains a distribution advantage as a preinstalled application on Google-powered hardware running Android 10 and later iterations.
While existing subscribers to rival services are unlikely to switch based on aesthetics alone, the redesign eliminates the primary criticism that Apple’s Android software felt neglected compared to its iOS equivalent.
Sumanta Das reveals Apple Music 7.0 beta update
Who discovered the Apple Music 7.0 beta update?
Sumanta Das first revealed the update on X on September 30 by sharing screenshots of the newly redesigned home and library screens.
How does the update change playlist management?
Users can now remove individual songs from their main music library without those tracks automatically disappearing from their custom playlists.
When will the stable version reach public users?
Apple has not announced a specific public release date, as the software remains restricted to beta testers downloading through the Google Play Store.
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