iOS 26.4 beta adds new ‘Playlist Playground’ AI feature for Apple Music

Published on 16 February 2026 9to5Mac

Summary

Apple has launched the first beta of iOS 26.4 for developers, introducing an innovative feature called Playlist Playground for Apple Music, allowing users to create playlists from text descriptions. This update promises to enhance the music experience significantly.

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How do you access the Playlist Playground feature in Apple Music?

In the Apple Music app, tap the new playlist icon in the upper-right corner of the Library page to access Playlist Playground, where you can enter a text prompt or select from built-in New Playlist Ideas prompts to generate a playlist.

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Who can use the iOS 26.4 beta with Playlist Playground, and what is its current status?

The iOS 26.4 beta, including Playlist Playground, is currently available to developer beta testers, with a public beta expected in the coming weeks; the feature itself is labeled as a beta.

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