This iOS 17 Apple Music feature is the only reason I updated my iPhone -
ZDNet
by Sabrina Ortiz, 2023
On Monday, Apple finally dropped iOS 17, which the company first
unveiled back in June at WWDC.
However, only one feature convinced me to go through the hassle of
updating my phone, and it was the new Crossfade feature for Apple Music.
Gradually, however, Apple has been bridging that gap and taking
Spotify's most popular features -- such as Spotify Wrapped -- and
offering comparable functionality on its own platform.
In iOS 17, Apple continues the effort by incorporating two of Spotify's
signature features -- Crossfade and Collaborative Playlists (with the
latter becoming available later this year).
To learn what Crossfade and Collaborative Playlists can do for your
Apple Music streaming experience and how to use them, read on.
Crossfade
The sound break between a song ending and the next one starting is a
vibe kill when listening to your favorite tunes. With iOS 17, users will
have the opportunity to select a crossfade option that provides a smooth
transition between songs that are playing.
It almost provides the effect of a DJ mixing two songs together, helping
bridge the awkward gap between music, and it is especially useful when
you have the AUX in your car, at a party, or at any event.
To turn Crossfade on, all you have to do is go to
Settings>Music>Crossfade where you then get to pick the number of
seconds you want the transition to persist, ranging from one to 12
seconds. (See photo above.) Once it is turned on, the setting will apply
automatically to everything you are listening to -- it really is that
simple.
Collaborative Playlists
Whether at concerts, parties, restaurants, or other venues, music is
especially enjoyable when it's a shared experience. With iOS 17, later
this year, users will be able to share their favorite music picks with
others via Collaborative Playlists.
Collaborative Playlists on Apple Music
Apple
This feature, which has been offered on Spotify since 2020, provides a
fun activity for friends, families, and even coworkers and classmates.
Collaborative Playlists are especially useful when you're selecting
music for a specific mood or event, such as a party or a workout playlist.
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Unfortunately, users will have to wait until this feature makes its
debut in an upcoming iOS 17 update later this year.
Other features now available for Apple Music
Apple also unveiled some other new features coming to Apple Music that
aren't necessarily a carbon copy of Spotify but which will elevate the
platform.
Song Credits in Apple Music will let fans see a comprehensive list of
all the contributors to their favorite songs. For example, listeners
will be able to see who is playing each instrument and who produced,
wrote, and engineered the songs, as seen in the GIF above.
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This is an important feature because it allows artists to get the
recognition they need while also helping fans find the information they
need without having to rely on other sites like Genius to find the
information.
Apple is also expanding the shared music experience through SharePlay,
allowing all users in a car to join a listening session and cue up songs
to be played next.
CNet
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