9to5Mac Daily Apple Music Replay, Apple AI shakeups
Dec 2, 2025
Explore the highlights of Apple Music Replay 2025, showcasing personal listening stats and the top tracks of the year. Discover the intriguing standoff as Apple refuses India's order to pre-install a state security app, citing privacy concerns. Delve into leadership changes, including John Giannandrea's departure and the arrival of Amar Subramania to lead AI initiatives. Plus, get updates on Siri's future features and the ongoing integration of external AI models. Tune in for a recap of the day's most exciting tech stories!
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Personalized Yearly Music Recap
- Apple Music Replay 2025 gives users a personalized, shareable breakdown of listening habits for the year.
- It highlights total minutes, top artists, genres, streaks, and new features like Discovery, Loyalty, and Comebacks.
Artists Get Deeper Replay Analytics
- Apple updated Replay for artists with listener counts, geography, minutes, and Shazam-identified songs.
- New analytics include listenership growth and year-over performance to help musicians assess trends.
Apple's Top Five Global Songs
- Apple Music published its global top five songs of the year featuring artists like Bruno Mars and Kendrick Lamar.
- The list demonstrates which tracks dominated Apple Music streaming in 2025.
