Apple Music Tests Black-and-White App Icon in iOS 27.2 Beta

What changed

Apple Music reportedly has a black-and-white app icon in the latest iOS 27.2 beta, replacing its familiar red design. The eighth note also appears slightly sharper, and a similar Apple Music logo was previously spotted on the Apple Music Hall website.

Why it matters

This looks like a small visual adjustment, but app icons are part of a product’s daily interface. A black-and-white design could make Apple Music feel more closely tied to Apple Music Hall and signal a broader branding refresh across Apple’s music properties.

The change is still provisional. Apple has not confirmed that the new icon will ship publicly, and the reason for the redesign remains unknown. For now, the clearest takeaway is that Apple is testing a noticeably less colorful face for one of its most recognizable services.