New Apple Music Classical update matches wider Music rebrand

Apple has implemented a rebrand that sees its Apple Music Classical app for iPhone and iPad receive a new black-and-white icon and a redesigned user interface. This follows a broader overhaul that has removed the distinctive red hue from Apple Music's emblem and promotional materials. The fresh visual identity was also showcased during the unveiling of Apple Music Hall in Battersea, London.

The makeover extends to incorporating blue accents and replacing traditional red links with blue ones. Apple's release notes do not highlight the visual changes, focusing instead on enhancements to the app's stability and performance. Apple Music Classical functions similarly to the standard Music app but is tailored to better accommodate classical works.

The bespoke design addresses the challenges classical music poses to the conventional album-based structure prevalent in most music apps. The updated app builds upon the previous Liquid Glass update that coincided with the release of iOS 26 in 2025. It now aligns more closely with other Apple's in-house products, particularly Apple Music.

The refreshed app is now accessible for download from the App Store. Apple Music Classical is a complimentary feature of the Apple Music subscription and boasts its own versions across Apple's platforms.