Comprehensive Interface Update
Apple has released version 7.0 of the Apple Music app for Android users, following a full month of beta testing. This update introduces the new "Liquid Glass" design language to the app, giving it a more modern look that aligns with current design standards.
Key Design Changes
The updates include fundamental visual changes, as the red background of the app icon has been replaced with a new icon that relies on black or white depending on the device theme. Blue has also been adopted as the primary accent color throughout various parts of the app.
Structurally, the update introduces a floating bottom navigation bar characterized by slight transparency that allows content behind it to be visible, while the mini-player has been separated from the bottom bar. The top bars have also been updated to be more organized, with the page title and options menu integrated into a single line, and menu icons placed in circular containers.
User Experience Improvements
Artist pages have undergone a comprehensive redesign, with the background now color-adapting to the cover image, highlighting the play button, and changing the location of the share button. The settings page has also been updated to provide better grouping of options and easier access to features such as "Edit Pins" and "Edit Categories" within the library tab.
Why This Update Matters
This update represents an important technical step in unifying the user experience across platforms; Apple has adopted a new numbering system for the Android app that aligns with iOS versions (version 7.0 matches iOS 27). This direction reflects the company's desire to provide a consistent experience for Android users that rivals that found on iPhones, while taking into account Android interface characteristics such as support for edge-to-edge design for the status and navigation bars.