Apple Music gets a new look: In the iOS 27.2 beta, the icon has shifted from red to black and white..
Apple is preparing for a major design overhaul of its music app, Apple Music. In the fourth beta version of iOS 27.2, the company has introduced a new black-and-white icon for the app, replacing the red-and-white color scheme that had long been its signature. The changes extend beyond just the icon; the new color scheme is also visible across the app’s navigation bar, settings, widgets, and various sections of the library. Reports indicate that these updates are part of a broader shift in Apple Music’s visual design, suggesting that Apple is gradually phasing out the red color that has traditionally defined the app’s identity. Meanwhile, there is also ongoing speculation regarding the company’s upcoming Mac computers and an OLED iPad mini.
What does the new Apple Music icon look like?
In the iOS 27.2 beta 4, the Apple Music icon now features a black-and-white design. Previously, the icon—a long-standing hallmark of the app—was red and white. In the new design, the logo appears in black against a white background when in Light Mode, while in Dark Mode, it appears in white against a black background. Consequently, the icon’s colors adapt based on the phone’s display settings.
Apple had previously showcased this new logo in an earlier version of the iOS 27.2 beta, as well as in marketing materials related to the recently introduced "Apple Music Hall." Its inclusion in this latest beta update suggests that the company is working on a comprehensive redesign of the app.
Will there be changes within the app as well?
The updates to Apple Music are evident across several parts of the application, including the navigation bar, settings, and widgets. Blue Highlight in the Navigation Bar
In iOS 27.2 Beta 4, a blue highlight is now used in the Music app’s navigation bar to indicate the selected tab. Previously, this was represented by a red or pink color. Along with this change, blue has also replaced red within the app’s settings. In other words, the presence of the color red in the Apple Music interface is diminishing, being replaced by other colors.
Black Background for Widgets
Changes have also been made to Apple Music widgets. Previously, red or pink tones were prominent in the widget design, but in the new beta version, the background has been set to plain black. This gives the widgets a more minimalist appearance. These collective changes—across icons, the navigation bar, and widgets—steer the app’s visual design in a new direction.
Removal of Color from the Library Section
The use of color has also been reduced within the app’s Library section—specifically in lists for playlists, albums, artists, and songs—which now feature a black-and-white design. These changes extend beyond the icons seen on the home screen; they also impact the overall experience of navigating and viewing content within the app.
Is Apple Music Moving Away from Its Red Branding?
For a long time, Apple Music has been recognized for its red-and-white icons and interface. The shift to black-and-white icons, the use of blue highlights in the navigation bar, and the adoption of black backgrounds for widgets in the new beta version suggest that Apple is altering the app’s color scheme.
However, these changes do not necessarily mean that the company will completely remove the color red from every aspect of Apple Music in the future. These updates have currently been observed in iOS 27.2 Beta 4. The final design in the public release will only be confirmed once the update is rolled out.
Discussions also surround Apple’s new Mac and an OLED iPad mini.
Meanwhile, alongside news of a new design for Apple Music, reports have emerged regarding the company’s upcoming hardware products. According to these reports, Apple is planning to host sessions for content creators in Los Angeles on October 27 and 28. During these sessions, the company may showcase its upcoming Mac computers and an OLED iPad mini.
It is suggested that Apple might announce these new devices via a press release. Following this, the in-person sessions would provide content creators and members of the media with an opportunity to see and use the products firsthand.
It is also worth noting that the report mentions these sessions and a potential launch timeline; this should not be considered an official, finalized schedule from the company.
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