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Apple Music appears to be rolling out a new logo with bolder, lowercase styling
Key points
- New logo seen in iOS 27.2 beta 3.
- Features bolder font, lowercase styling.
- Previously appeared on Apple Music Hall branding.
- Official Apple Music site still uses old logo.
- New app icon is monochromatic: white with black logo by default, black with white logo in dark mode.
- Music app tab bar now uses blue for the active tab.
- Music app widgets now use black backgrounds.
- New app icon has a slightly sharper angle on the eighth note.
- New logo appeared in iOS 27.2 beta 4.
- Users describe the redesign as "boring" and "generic".
- The old icon was 13 years old.
- The new logo is tilted slightly more to the left.
- The bottom of the new notes are more oval-shaped.
- The new logo has a very subtle drop shadow.
- Apple offers a "Clear" version of the icon.
- The icon can be tinted to any color.
- The new logo was created using practical effects.
- The logo was etched on glass, covered with mineral oil, and sound was used to create ripples.
- The project was a collaboration with Fred Again and NEST Acoustics.
- The new logo will appear in videos.
- The new app icon will be released with macOS 27.2.
- iOS 27.2 launches next week.
- Apple Books adds progress bars.
- Apple Books repositions menu elements.
- Apple Books menu in the bottom-right has a new icon.
- Apple Books menu is a standard Liquid Glass menu.
- Apple Books bookmark has been removed from the menu.
- Apple Music logo appeared on social media.
- Library tab sections are now monochrome.
- Apple Music 7.0 for Android rolls out with Liquid Glass redesign.
- Apple Music 7.0 for Android has a floating bottom bar.
- Apple Music 7.0 for Android has an edge-to-edge design for system bars.
- Apple Music 7.0 for Android has redesigned artist pages.
- Apple Music 7.0 for Android mini-player is no longer docked to the bottom bar.
- Apple Music 7.0 for Android top bars have been updated.
- Apple Music 7.0 for Android page title and overflow menu are on the same line.
- Apple Music 7.0 for Android three-dot icons are in circular containers.
- Apple Music 7.0 for Android Library tab has "Edit Pins" and "Edit Categories" in the three-dot menu.
- Apple Music Classical app icon changed to a black-and-white G-clef.
- Apple Music Classical app icon retains its 3D look.
- Apple Music Classical app's internal red accents are now blue.
New Logo Spotted in iOS Beta
Apple Music appears to be rolling out a new logo. Evidence of this new design was found in iOS 27.2 beta 3 by Aaron Perris. The updated logo features a bolder font and uses lowercase styling for the text.
Prior Appearances and Context
The new logo was first seen last month when Apple announced the opening of Apple Music Hall, appearing on the venue's official website. At that time, it was unclear if the logo would be exclusive to the venue's branding. However, Apple has since used the new logo in Instagram Reels unrelated to Apple Music Hall, indicating a broader application.
Gradual Rollout Expected
The official Apple Music website still displays the old logo. This suggests that Apple may be implementing the rebrand gradually, similar to its slow transition from Apple TV+ to Apple TV last year. While a logo change is less complex than a name change, Apple often takes its time with such updates.
Updates
- Apple Music Classical app icon changed to a black-and-white G-clef.
- Apple Music Classical app icon retains its 3D look.
- Apple Music Classical app's internal red accents are now blue.
- Apple Music 7.0 for Android rolls out with Liquid Glass redesign.
- Apple Music 7.0 for Android has a floating bottom bar.
- Apple Music 7.0 for Android has an edge-to-edge design for system bars.
- Apple Music 7.0 for Android has redesigned artist pages.
- Apple Music 7.0 for Android mini-player is no longer docked to the bottom bar.
- Apple Music 7.0 for Android top bars have been updated.
- Apple Music 7.0 for Android page title and overflow menu are on the same line.
- Apple Music 7.0 for Android three-dot icons are in circular containers.
- Apple Music 7.0 for Android Library tab has "Edit Pins" and "Edit Categories" in the three-dot menu.
- Apple Music logo appeared on social media.
- Library tab sections are now monochrome.
- iOS 27.2 launches next week.
- Apple Books adds progress bars.
- Apple Books repositions menu elements.
- Apple Books menu in the bottom-right has a new icon.
- Apple Books menu is a standard Liquid Glass menu.
- Apple Books bookmark has been removed from the menu.
- The new logo was created using practical effects.
- The logo was etched on glass, covered with mineral oil, and sound was used to create ripples.
- The project was a collaboration with Fred Again and NEST Acoustics.
- The new logo will appear in videos.
- The new app icon will be released with macOS 27.2.
- New logo appeared in iOS 27.2 beta 4.
- Users describe the redesign as "boring" and "generic".
- The old icon was 13 years old.
- The new logo is tilted slightly more to the left.
- The bottom of the new notes are more oval-shaped.
- The new logo has a very subtle drop shadow.
- Apple offers a "Clear" version of the icon.
- The icon can be tinted to any color.
- New app icon is monochromatic: white with black logo by default, black with white logo in dark mode.
- Music app tab bar now uses blue for the active tab.
- Music app widgets now use black backgrounds.
- New app icon has a slightly sharper angle on the eighth note.
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How outlets covered it
Apple Music Classical received an update that changed its app icon to a black-and-white G-clef, aligning it with the recently redesigned Apple Music app icon. The app's internal red accents were also replaced with blue, standardizing its visual identity across Apple's app ecosystem.
Apple Music 7.0 for Android is now available, featuring a "Liquid Glass" redesign, a new music note icon, and a blue accent color. The update introduces a floating bottom bar, edge-to-edge design for system bars, and redesigned artist pages to align with iOS aesthetics.
Apple released iOS 27.2, which includes a redesigned Apple Music app icon, removing its signature red color in favor of a black and white scheme. The update also brings corresponding visual changes within the Music app, such as blue tab bar highlights and monochrome Library sections.
iOS 27.2, launching next week, updates the design of Apple Music and Apple Books. Apple Music receives a new black and white app icon and changes to accent colors, while Apple Books adds progress bars and repositions menu elements.
Apple Music revealed a new logo featuring rippling waves, created using practical effects with mineral oil and sound. This new logo will appear in videos, while the app icon changes from red to black-and-white with upcoming software releases iOS 27.2 and macOS 27.2.
Apple Music has officially launched a rebrand featuring a new design and logo. The company states the new logo was "made by sound," with a behind-the-scenes video detailing its creation.
Apple Music is changing its 13-year-old red beamed eighth note icon to a simpler black and white version, which has appeared in iOS 27.2 beta 4. The redesign has been met with significant negative feedback from users who describe it as "boring" and "generic." This change also includes removing red from home screen widgets and altering the in-app tint to blue.
Apple Music's app icon has been updated to a black-and-white design in the latest iOS 27.2 beta, as reported by 9to5Mac. This change aligns with a new Apple Music logo previously seen on the Apple Music Hall website, indicating a potential visual refresh for the service.
Apple released iOS 27.2 beta 4 for developers, which includes a new, monochromatic app icon for Apple Music and updated design elements within the Music app. These changes are part of a gradual branding refresh for Apple Music, moving away from its previous red/pink color scheme.
Apple Music is likely adopting a new logo featuring a bolder font and lowercase styling, as evidence of its use has appeared in iOS 27.2 beta 3 and on Apple Music Hall branding. This change suggests a gradual rebranding effort for the music streaming service.