Apple has launched Apple Music Connect, a new resource for labels, distributors, and partners to manage promotional assets, upload press photos, and help coordinate how artists' music and marketing materials are presented across the streaming service.

A new Apple update will have a major impact on podcasts and Apple Music for users.

Apple has confirmed that iOS 26.4 will introduce a critical shift in iPhone security by enabling Stolen Device Protection by default for the first time. Right now, users have to turn it on themselves and in many cases, people only do it when it’s too late.

Apple Intelligence is not currently used in Apple Music. This is set to change with the upcoming iOS and macOS versions. Also new is a TikTok cooperation.

Apple has introduced a new Playlist Playground feature with the first iOS 26.4 beta that lets users create Apple Music playlists with simple text prompts.

The feature requires an active Apple Music subscription to access full songs through TikTok, according to 9to5Mac.

Full-page artwork for Albums and Playlists.

Apple Music is taking a new notes from Spotify with a new AI playlist tool, and you don't need an Apple Intelligence device to use it.