Apple Music Adds Selfie Sing Karaoke Feature in iOS 27.3 Update

Apple has introduced a new "Selfie Sing" feature in Apple Music with the release of the iOS 27.3 beta, allowing users to record themselves while singing their favorite songs. The feature displays scrolling lyrics on a selfie camera view, combining karaoke with video recording. It serves as an extension of the original Apple Music Sing feature that launched in iOS 16.2.

• Selfie Sing is newly added in the iOS 27.3 beta update.
• Features a dedicated playlist and a front-facing camera view with lyrics.
• Includes vocal effects like Megaphone, Echo, Concert Hall, and Studio.
• Allows saving video selfies to the Photos library or sharing them.

How Selfie Sing Works After selecting a track from the dedicated playlist, users can tap a camera icon to initiate a Selfie Sing session. Pressing the red recording button starts the capture while lyrics scroll across the screen. Apple notes that pitch-perfect singing is not required, making the feature accessible and focused purely on enjoyment and performance. Once the song concludes, performers can adjust their vocal volume or apply various audio effects to enhance their recording. Available options include Megaphone, Echo, Concert Hall, and Studio. Final videos can be saved directly to the Photos app or shared with friends and family.

Playlist Selection and Availability The initial Selfie Sing playlist features an array of well-known hits, including Aretha Franklin's "Respect," Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun," Madonna's "Like a Virgin," Oasis's "Wonderwall," Duran Duran's "Hungry Like the Wolf," and Britney Spears's "Baby One More Time." While the recording option is not yet available for every track in the entire Apple Music library, Apple may expand support in future updates. Currently, while the Selfie Sing playlist appears for users on iOS 27.2, the crucial front-facing camera activation option requires devices to be running the iOS 27.3 beta.

What This Means for Users This feature bridges the gap between music streaming and social video sharing, offering an integrated way for users to create and share entertaining karaoke clips without needing third-party applications. It enhances the interactive nature of Apple Music for casual listeners and content creators alike.