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In iOS 15, Apple's native Photos app offers a significant update to Memories, including a new design, a more interactive interface, new visual effects, and deeper integration with Apple Music.
When creating and viewing memories, the Photos app has always had basic music integration supports. But now, Apple Music subscribers can choose to add any Apple Music song to a Memory. When a Memory is selected in Photos, new "Memory Mixes" can suggest songs based on your Apple Music listening history that might go with the photos and videos. Alternatively, you can choose a song yourself to make your Memory even more personal. In addition to previewing songs, Memory Mixes can also suggest Memory Looks—essentially color filters—that can match your chosen Memory and accompanying music to evoke a certain mood.
iOS 15: How to add Apple Music songs to your Memories in Photos
Here's how you can add Apple Music songs to your memories in Photos.
- Launch the Photos app on your iPhone or iPad and then tap the “For You” tab.
- Under the “Recaps” section, select an entry you want to edit.
- Tap the playing memory to bring up the control overlay, then tap the Memory Mixes icon in the bottom left corner.
- Swipe left or right. The Photos app will use machine learning to pair suggested songs from Apple Music with different Memory Looks that might go together. (Use the rewind icon in the top left corner to rewind the memory.)
- When you come across a song you like, just tap the screen to apply the music and look to your memory. Alternatively, tap the music icon (the music note with the + sign) to choose a different song. You can browse top suggestions from Apple Music and other categories, or tap the search icon at the top to find a specific song in your music library.
- Once you've selected a song, tap Done to see a preview.
In addition to the Apple Music integration, Photos also offers new Memories types, including new international holidays, Memories focused on kids, trends over time, and improved Pet Memories, including the ability to recognize individual dogs and cats. (Photo by gutaper / Bigstockphoto)
