Will the new Automix feature in iOS 26 be available for third-party apps using MusicKit?

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Hi everyone,

We’re currently developing a music-based app using MusicKit, and we recently noticed that iOS 26 beta introduces a new “Automix” feature in the Apple Music app. This enables seamless DJ-style transitions between songs—beyond the standard crossfade functionality.

We’re trying to understand:

  • Will this Automix feature be accessible to third-party apps that use MusicKit?

  • If not available in the initial iOS 26 release, is there a plan to expose it through public APIs in a future update?

  • Is there any technical documentation, WWDC session, or roadmap info regarding Automix support via MusicKit?

This functionality would be a significant enhancement for our app, especially for intelligent audio transitions and curated playlists.

Thanks.

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Still looking for input on this — anyone tested Automix with MusicKit in the latest beta?

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