# Playlist Folders Can Now Be Created in Music App on iPhone and iPad
A significant trend in Apple’s software this year revolves around unification, as evidenced by the new Liquid Glass design and increased feature consistency across platforms. In the effort to enhance app functionality uniformly across devices, a fantastic new feature has arrived in iOS 26’s Music app that was previously only available on the Mac: the ability to create playlist folders.
The Music app has a complicated past of providing different functionalities on the Mac compared to the iPhone and iPad. This variation is partially attributed to the fact that the Mac version of Music was once known as iTunes. While Apple rebranded and updated it years ago, much of the legacy iTunes functionality has persisted, yet it never transitioned to the iOS Music app.
A notable feature that many users have desired for their iPhones and iPads is the option to create playlist folders. The Music app on Mac has always enabled users to organize playlists into folders, which would then sync with other devices. However, users had no ability to create or modify these folders outside of macOS.
Fortunately, iOS and iPadOS 26 have rectified this limitation. Users can now create playlist folders and rearrange playlists among folders directly from their iPhone or iPad. This functionality improves the organizational features of the Music app, allowing users to manage their expanding music libraries more efficiently.
The launch of folder creation in iOS 26 is a noteworthy advancement, particularly for those who do not regularly use a Mac. Playlist folders provide an excellent method to keep music collections organized, and many users are thrilled to finally see this feature on mobile devices.
Alongside playlist folders, iOS 26 has introduced other much-anticipated features, such as pinned music, further improving the user experience.
Did you know that playlist folders were available in Apple’s Music app? Do you think you’ll utilize them in iOS 26? Share your thoughts in the comments.
