Apple Music on the iPhone, Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026

Apple Music Interface Navigation

The session began with Siena demonstrating how to navigate the Apple Music interface using VoiceOver.

• Details
  • Siena: Demonstrated how to search for songs using the search field at the bottom of the screen
  • Siena: Showed how to navigate through search results and access additional options through the “More” menu
  • Ali: Assisted with explaining interface elements and navigation techniques
  • Liz: Asked about the difference between iPad and iPhone interfaces
  • Siena: Explained that iPad uses a sidebar navigation that isn’t present on iPhone
• Conclusion
  • The search field in Apple Music is located at the bottom of the screen
  • VoiceOver users can access additional options by swiping up or down when focused on a song

Technical Issues with Audio Playback

There were technical difficulties playing Apple Music audio through the screen sharing feature.

• Details
  • Siena: Attempted to play “Everybody Plays The Fool” by Aaron Neville but the audio wouldn’t come through the screen share
  • Ali: Suggested focusing on demonstrating the interface rather than troubleshooting the audio issues
  • Siena: Tried alternative methods to share audio but was unsuccessful
• Conclusion
  • Apple Music doesn’t allow audio playback through screen sharing
  • The workshop continued with a focus on interface navigation rather than audio demonstration

Creating and Managing Playlists

Siena demonstrated how to create playlists and add songs to them.

• Details
  • Siena: Created a new playlist called “Siena’s favorite 60s songs”
  • Siena: Showed how to search for songs and add them to the playlist
  • Siena: Added “Mellow Yellow” by Donovan, “Turn Turn Turn” by The Birds, and “Good Morning Starshine” by Oliver
  • Liz: Asked about reordering songs within a playlist
  • Siena: Demonstrated how to access the edit function through the “More” menu and reorder songs
• Conclusion
  • Creating playlists requires navigating to the library tab and selecting the playlist option
  • Songs can be added to playlists from search results using the “More” menu
  • Reordering songs requires accessing the edit function through the “More” menu, then using swipe gestures to move songs up or down

Searching Within Your Library vs. Apple Music Catalog

Discussion about how to search specifically within your own library rather than the entire Apple Music catalog.

• Details
  • Liz: Asked how to search only within her library rather than all of Apple Music
  • Siena: Demonstrated that users need to go to the library tab first, then select a category (songs, artists, or albums), then use the search field that appears
  • Liz: Noted that she preferred searching just her library to avoid getting multiple versions of songs
• Conclusion
  • To search within your library: go to Library tab > select category (Songs, Artists, Albums) > use search field
  • The main search tab searches the entire Apple Music catalog
  • You can tell if a song is in your library by checking the available actions (it will show “Delete from library” instead of “Add to library”)

Apple Music vs. YouTube Premium

Discussion comparing Apple Music to YouTube Premium and which service offers better value.

• Details
  • Ali: Questioned why he should keep paying for Apple Music when he already has YouTube Premium which includes YouTube Music
  • Siena: Mentioned Apple Music has features like crossfade and better Siri integration
  • Ali: Noted he doesn’t use Siri and finds YouTube Premium more valuable overall
  • Ivy: Requested a future tutorial on YouTube Premium to help decide if it’s worth subscribing
• Conclusion
  • YouTube Premium offers more features that most users would benefit from (ad-free videos, background play)
  • Apple Music has specific features like crossfade that might appeal to DJs or music enthusiasts
  • Personal preference and specific use cases determine which service provides better value

iTunes Library Migration

Discussion about what happened to iTunes purchases after the transition to Apple Music.

• Details
  • Ivy: Asked what happened to songs purchased through iTunes now that iTunes no longer exists
  • Ali: Explained that purchased songs remain in the user’s library regardless of Apple Music subscription
  • Geoff: Shared that he had to unhide his purchases as they were hidden during the transition
• Conclusion
  • iTunes purchases are still accessible in the Apple Music app
  • Some users may need to unhide purchases that were hidden during the transition
  • The music library combines both purchased songs and Apple Music content

Radio Stations in Apple Music

Brief discussion about accessing radio stations through Apple Music and geographical restrictions.

• Details
  • Ivy: Asked about radio features in Apple Music
  • Geoff: Mentioned that voice commands can be used to play specific radio stations
  • Hans: Noted that some stations are geo-restricted based on country
  • Baxter8686: Shared that they listen to BBC Radio 4 and other international stations through Google Home
• Conclusion
  • Apple Music includes radio station access
  • Many radio stations are geo-restricted due to streaming licenses
  • Alternative methods like using smart speakers may provide access to international stations

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