With the most recent update, iOS 17.3, Apple Music has introduced some new features that are worth exploring for Apple users. However, what may initially seem like an improvement can also be a source of annoyance for certain users. We’re referring to the introduction of a “favorites list” in Apple Music.
How Does the Apple Music Favorites List Work?
This new feature ensures that whenever you mark a song as a favorite or add it to a playlist, it is automatically included in your Apple Music library. While this automation may not pose a problem for some, having your library filled with every individual song that you designate as a favorite or add to a playlist can become somewhat cumbersome.
Automatic Addition of Songs to Favorites and Playlists
Particularly, the option that adds each song from a playlist to the favorites list may seem inconsistent. You might add a song to any playlist you’ve created, but it doesn’t necessarily warrant inclusion in your favorites. Fortunately, there’s a solution to disable this feature. Here’s how to do it:
How to Disable the Automatic Addition of Favorite Songs:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and select “Music.”
- In the Library Settings section, you’ll find two checkboxes: “Add songs from playlists” and “Add favorite songs.” To disable this feature, uncheck both boxes.
Following these straightforward steps will deactivate the functionality, preventing each song you mark as a favorite or add to a playlist from being automatically added to your Apple Music favorites list.
Customizing Your Apple Music Experience
Personalizing your Apple Music experience is crucial to fully enjoy the service. While the latest update has brought exciting features, fine-tuning your settings according to your preferences ensures that your music library genuinely reflects your taste.
Moreover, in 2024, the most highly anticipated feature for Apple Music could be introduced – collaborative playlists. This new feature would allow users to share playlists with friends, featuring privacy controls to determine who can add or remove songs from the playlist. Collaborators could also modify the cover, description, or title of the playlist. It’s even expected that all contributors will be able to react with emojis while listening to songs from shared playlists.
Anticipated Feature: Collaborative Playlists in Apple Music
Although this feature was initially planned to be incorporated with iOS 17.3, it has not been made public yet. Current indications suggest that it might be included in a future enhanced version of iOS 17 in the early part of this year.
So, while we await these exciting developments, if you haven’t updated your device, we encourage you to do so. This way, you can enjoy the latest enhancements not only in Apple Music but also across all other applications and functions on your iPhone.