No one’s sure when this will be coming, though.
Eagle-eyed users have spotted that Apple Music is beta testing a new feature that will allow users to transfer their playlists from other music streaming services. Initially rolled out for the Apple Music app on Android, this feature seemed to be a collaboration between Apple Music and a third-party service, SongShift.
The SongShift x Apple Music Beta Test
Apple Music is testing a new feature that’s exciting for anyone who loves music. They’re working with a service called SongShift to let users bring over their favorite playlists from other music platforms like Spotify directly into Apple Music.
The discovery was shared by a Reddit user, _22cm_, on the r/AppleMusic forum. Here, he noted seeing a promotion for a new feature to “Transfer Music from Other Services” in his Apple Music Library tab. The feature also appeared in his app Settings.
He was able to access this via the Apple Music 4.7.0-beta (1359) for Android.
The user attempted to use the feature, which redirected them to a web page (apple.songshift.com). Unfortunately, the page did not load, suggesting the feature’s early development stage.
SongShift isn’t new. It’s been around for a while, helping music fans move their playlists between different services—whether that’s from Apple Music to Spotify or vice versa.
But with Apple trying to make SongShift a part of its app for Android users, it would make it a lot easier for people to switch to Apple Music without leaving their carefully curated playlists behind.
User Reactions and Opinions
The news that Apple Music is testing a way to bring playlists over from other platforms using SongShift has sparked a wide range of reactions from users. Some are excited about the convenience it offers, while others worry about what it means for competition between music services.
For many, this means switching from one platform to Apple Music is now a lot easier. So, doing it became more appealing.
Others also expressed their appreciation for the possible upcoming feature. Most of them are excited and happy that Apple has thought of the idea.
However, some people who have used SongShift before pointed out some of its limitations.
They mentioned that Spotify has restricted third-party apps’ access to some of their platform-curated playlists. This includes playlists like Discover Weekly, Release Radar, and Daily Mixes.
The conversation also ventured into the competitive landscape. Some users speculated that Spotify and other platforms may not take the new feature well. They’re expecting these platforms to do something to block the feature’s access to avoid supporting Apple Music.
