iOS 27.3 adds CarPlay redesign for Apple Music, here’s what’s new

iOS 27.3, released recently, brings a host of new features to iPhones, including a redesigned Apple Music app on CarPlay. This version of the operating system was first introduced with a beta, which includes enhancements to Safari, Apple Health, an upgrade for iPhone Duo allowing one-handed use, Siri AI improvements, and more.

The Apple Music app on CarPlay receives a significant overhaul with iOS 27.3. The redesigned app features a new Liquid Glass tab bar, a fresh color scheme, and resized elements, similar to the changes seen on the iPhone version. The tab bar, which replaces the previous circular design, now uses an iOS-style Liquid Glass appearance with icons and text for each tab. Users can slide their finger to switch between tabs, and the tab bar continues to hover above the content while navigating the app, making it easily accessible.

Moreover, the new tab bar shares a white background with Apple Music's redesigned app icon, introduced in iOS 27.2. When the dark appearance mode is active on CarPlay, a dark background is displayed instead. The new redesign also adjusts the sizing of various elements in the Music app. For instance, the Library view shows a denser layout, displaying more albums and playlists within a single row compared to previous versions.

The overall layout might vary depending on the in-car display size and the 'Smart Display Zoom' setting.

As users explore the new design, it remains to be seen how they will adapt to these changes. How do you feel about CarPlay's refreshed Apple Music interface in iOS 27.3? Share your thoughts in the comments below. For more Apple news, don't forget to check out 9to5Mac on YouTube.