People are hating on Apple Music's redesigned black-and-white logo
Reactions across the internet have ranged from calling the new look boring to criticizing its generic appearance.
Visual Changes
Apple Music is altering its long-standing red note icon into a simplified black-and-white version. The new logo appeared in a recent iOS beta release alongside a dark mode variant, following a broader shift toward bolder branding seen with the launch of Apple Music Hall in London.
Alongside removing the traditional color scheme, the updated icon features a slight tilt to the left, more oval-shaped notes, and a subtle drop shadow. Apple has also introduced clear and tintable versions, while swapping out red accents within widgets and app interfaces for alternative colors.
Default, Dark, Clear, Tinted pic.twitter.com/bg4tFTHMCe — Andreas Storm (@avstorm) October 13, 2026
User Reception
While Apple frequently updates its software interface and icon designs, this particular change has drawn significant criticism from users who consider the new aesthetic dull and unnecessary.
Commenters on social platforms heavily criticized the update, with some labeling it among the worst redesigns and describing it as draining the app's charm. However, a small subset of users voiced support for the minimalist aesthetic and the removal of the previous red coloring.
Because the application is currently in beta testing, further adjustments remain possible, though Apple typically proceeds with planned interface overhauls.
