# Thrilling New Additions in iOS and iPadOS 18.1 for Apple Music
This week, Apple released iOS and iPadOS 18.1, unveiling a plethora of new features, with the highlight being the rollout of **Apple Intelligence**. However, music lovers will be excited to see that the Apple Music app has undergone significant improvements. Let’s delve into what’s new in Apple Music with this latest update.
## TikTok Sharing Integration
A major highlight in this recent update is the **tailored integration for TikTok**. In the past, Apple Music permitted users to share songs on Instagram, but now, sharing to TikTok has been made much more straightforward.
While enjoying a song on Apple Music and wishing to share it, just press the TikTok button in the share sheet. This will take you to the TikTok app, where you’ll find three sharing choices:
– **Video**
– **Photo**
– **Message**
The Video and Photo options are particularly appealing as TikTok automatically includes a link to the song in your post, enabling your followers to hear a snippet of the track. The Message option makes it easy to share the song directly via DM, helping you spread your favorite tracks with friends.
## Customizable iPad Tab Bar
Another important improvement is the **customizable tab bar** in the iPad edition of Apple Music. This feature utilizes the new tab bar design introduced in iPadOS 18, granting users the ability to personalize their experience.
In iPadOS 18.1, users can modify the content shown in the tab bar at the top of the screen. Apple offers several default menu items, but by tapping and holding, you can enter editing mode. This will reveal a range of content that you can pin to the tab bar.
A favored method to customize the tab bar is by adding your preferred playlists and playlist folders as dedicated entries. This functionality ensures that your favorite music is readily accessible from anywhere within the app, improving the overall user experience.
## Conclusion: iOS 18.1 Apple Music Features
Although the newly introduced **Apple Intelligence** features do not yet enhance Apple Music, the updates in iOS and iPadOS 18.1 reflect Apple’s dedication to enriching the music experience on its platforms. The TikTok sharing integration and customizable tab bar are just a couple of instances of how Apple is boosting user engagement and accessibility within the Music app.
As we look forward, there is optimism that future updates might bring AI-driven features to Apple Music, possibly arriving in a surprise update next spring.
Have you had the opportunity to check out the new features in iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments section below!
