Apple Develops Video Karaoke Feature for Apple Music

Apple has developed a new karaoke feature for Apple Music called Selfie Sing. Users will be able to record videos of their performances without needing another app. The feature, which is currently being tested, will be released with the iOS 27.3 update. Recorded karaoke videos can also be shared directly.

When Selfie Sing is launched, the phone’s camera will record the user while the song lyrics scroll upward on the screen at the same time. The feature will not work with every song in the Apple Music catalog. The service will have a separate playlist for it, and users will select compatible songs from that list.

The first playlist includes Kelly Clarkson’s “Since U Been Gone,” One Direction’s “What Makes You Beautiful,” and Madonna’s “Like a Virgin.” The list also features Britney Spears’ “Baby One More Time” and Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5.” After a song is selected, recording will begin when the camera is opened. The finished video can be saved and shared with friends.

Users will be able to adjust the volume and choose the “Megaphone,” “Echo,” “Concert Hall,” and “Studio” effects. The Sing feature, released on Apple Music in 2022, allowed users to lower the volume of the lead vocals in a song. Selfie Sing adds video recording to this. Recording with Animoji will not be available.

The iOS 27.3 update is expected to be widely released in December. The update will also include additional artificial intelligence features for Siri and a redesigned Health app.