Apple is preparing to launch a suite of significant software updates this fall, including iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and visionOS 26.

Currently, iOS 26 is in beta testing, with a stable version expected to debut alongside the iPhone 17 series later this year.

Among the highlights of the iOS 26 update is Apple Music, which will introduce innovative features such as AI-driven auto-mixes and lyric translations.

The new AutoMix feature will create seamless transitions between songs, providing users with an experience akin to that of a live DJ.

Additionally, Apple Music will enhance its offerings with Lyrics Translation and Lyrics Pronunciation tools, leveraging machine learning to help users sing along in foreign languages while maintaining emotional context.

Apple Music Replay will also see a revamp, offering personalized playlists of the 100 most-listened-to songs, updated weekly, and accessible from the Home tab.

These updates underscore Apple's commitment to integrating AI-powered features across its ecosystem, enhancing usability and personalization for users.

In another update, Apple Podcasts will introduce customizable playback options, allowing users to adjust playback speeds and enhance dialogue clarity using machine learning.

Moreover, Apple Cash will simplify group payments by enabling users to manage shared expenses through group chats in Messages.

Apple Pay will expand its functionality to support rewards redemption and installment payments directly from iPhones during in-store transactions.

Apple Wallet will also introduce order tracking capabilities, summarizing order details by scanning confirmation emails to streamline the user experience.

Lastly, Apple Music will add Music Pins, allowing users to pin their favorite playlists, artists, and albums to the top of their library, similar to a feature in YouTube Music.