iOS 27 gives Apple Music AutoMix smoother DJ-style cuts

Apple Music AutoMix is getting a notable upgrade in iOS 27, with 9to5Mac reporting that the feature now produces smoother, more natural transitions between songs than it did in iOS 26.

Apple introduced AutoMix last year as a way to create DJ-style transitions inside Apple Music. The company said the first version relied on techniques including “time stretching and beat matching” to move from one track to the next. According to 9to5Mac, that version was impressive but often fell into a similar, predictable transition style.

In iOS 27, Apple says AutoMix “has added a whole new layer of energy and excitement to the experience with even better transitions that feel more immersive and engaging for listeners.” In testing, 9to5Mac says those changes are noticeable: transitions sound more seamless, less abrupt, and more convincingly DJ-like.

The report says the “underwater” sound effect that AutoMix often defaulted to in iOS 26 has mostly been replaced by transitions that blend songs together more smoothly. iOS 27 can also remix the outro and intro of songs to better match tempo, and can repeat parts of intros and outros to bridge the change between tracks.

AutoMix is also expanding beyond the iPhone. As part of this year’s software updates, the feature is now available in Apple Music for tvOS and HomePod.

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9to5Mac notes that AutoMix remains a polarizing feature, especially for listeners who dislike algorithmically styled transitions. But the site says it works especially well for social settings and parties, where the added continuity between tracks can make playlists feel more dynamic.

iOS 27 is available now through the public beta, with a broader release set for later this year.