# Apple Music’s 5 new upgrades are just what the platform needs to one-up Spotify, but its new UI has users begging for simplicity

> Apple Music is rolling out five new features in iOS 24. 6, including the new Playlist Playground and Concerts Near You functions It's also getting a new UI design for albums and playlists Despite its new look, it's…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/audio/apple-music/apple-musics-5-new-upgrades-are-just-what-the-platform-needs-to-one-up-spotify-but-its-new-ui-has-users-begging-for-simplicity?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6997582ce318fc9fae133f24)
- **Published:** 2026-02-19
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #apple #music #upgrades #users #begging #features #platform #simplicity
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