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A brand new device from Apple will make it simpler to import your playlists and library from Spotify to Apple Music. As a part of a restricted rollout, the corporate presently affords this function in Australia and New Zealand.
Apple joined forces with SongShift, a well-liked playlist switch device, to carry this function to life.
Apple testing new device to switch music libraries
In February 2024, indicators of Apple engaged on a Spotify import device for Apple Music first popped up on-line. Since then, there was no phrase from the corporate about this device. Transferring your playlists throughout music streaming providers is a giant headache. With no official device, most customers use SongShift, a well-liked third-party device for music switch.
Apple goals to make it simpler for Spotify customers to modify to Apple Music. To try this, it’s teaming up with SongShift and providing native music library transfers from Spotify. In accordance with MacRumors, the device seems to be in testing or underneath a restricted rollout, with availability presently restricted to Australia and New Zealand.
With the device, Apple Music customers can import their music library from different providers proper from the app on their cellphone or by the online. Apple could develop the device’s availability to extra nations within the coming weeks. Or it may announce it as a part of iOS 19 at WWDC25 subsequent month.
Apple desires to take the trouble out of switching to Apple Music
Apple’s assist web page comprises detailed directions on use the device and what to do if you happen to get a “Some Music Wants Evaluation” message. The latter warning will come when some songs from Spotify are usually not obtainable on Apple Music. Additionally, observe that the device will solely permit transferring user-created playlists. Curated playlists from Spotify or different providers are usually not migrated.
The choice to import playlists from Spotify and different providers will make the change to Apple Music simpler for potential customers.
Apple additionally affords a device to export your Apple Music playlists to YouTube Music. This can come in useful if you’re trying to transfer away from the corporate’s music streaming service.
