# Apple Music Simplifies Song Sharing on TikTok with iOS 18.1 Update
Apple is preparing to improve the user experience on its iOS platform with the forthcoming launch of iOS 18.1. This update not only brings the first collection of Apple Intelligence tools but also presents several new functionalities designed to enhance user engagement with popular social media services. Among the most thrilling new features is the capability for Apple Music users to effortlessly share their preferred tracks on TikTok.
## Updated Sharing Feature for TikTok
The most recent beta iteration of iOS 18.1, particularly beta 6, was recently provided to developers and includes a fresh sharing button for TikTok within the Apple Music app. This functionality enables users to effortlessly share songs directly to TikTok with a simple tap. When this option is activated, the TikTok application opens, featuring a card that showcases the song being shared, allowing users to post it as a video, a photo, or send it as a direct message.
What distinguishes this feature is its automatic linking functionality. If users opt to share the song as a video or photo, TikTok will automatically embed a snippet of the track within the post. For video shares, users have the option to record themselves while the song plays in the background, delivering a richer experience for viewers.
This integration reflects a comparable feature that was launched for Instagram Stories in 2020. Nonetheless, in contrast to Instagram, which does not connect the shared song to the story (resulting in silence), TikTok guarantees that the shared music is audible, enhancing the overall experience for both the user sharing the content and their viewers. It is worth mentioning that, at this time, there is no option to share song lyrics on TikTok, a feature that remains limited to Instagram.
The new TikTok sharing feature is anticipated to be warmly welcomed by the billions of TikTok users globally. iPhone and iPad users currently operating the latest beta version of iOS 18.1 can already experiment with this feature by sharing songs straight from the Apple Music app.
## Additional Information on iOS 18.1
In addition to the TikTok integration, iOS 18.1 represents a notable advancement for Apple with the introduction of Apple Intelligence. This set of features comprises sophisticated Writing Tools, notification summarization, and a Clean Up function in the Photos app, all intended to boost user productivity and optimize device management.
While some advanced features, such as a revamped Siri, Genmoji, and Image Playground, will be made available in forthcoming updates, the initial rollout of iOS 18.1 will be accessible for all devices compatible with iOS 18. However, specific Apple Intelligence functionalities will necessitate an iPhone 15 Pro or a later model.
## Final Thoughts
The iOS 18.1 update is set to introduce thrilling new capabilities to Apple Music and transform the way users engage with social media platforms like TikTok. With the convenience of music sharing and the launch of Apple Intelligence tools, Apple consistently seeks to innovate and enhance the user experience across its devices. As the update draws nearer, users can eagerly anticipate discovering these new features and advancing their digital interactions.
