Apple Music’s Upcoming "Selfie Sing" Feature Let Users Record Karaoke Videos Directly Within the App

Apple Music is preparing to introduce a brand-new feature that will allow users to record themselves singing karaoke without needing to rely on a separate third-party application. Back in 2022, the tech giant first rolled out a popular karaoke functionality known simply as "Sing," which gave listeners the ability to take over the primary vocals of thousands of songs with adjustable vocal sliders. Now, according to recent reports from the tech community, Apple is expanding on that foundation with an upgraded iteration called "Selfie Sing."

The upcoming feature is scheduled to debut alongside iOS 27.3, an operating system update that has recently been made available to developers and public testers in its beta phase. With Selfie Sing, users will be able to capture front-facing video recordings of themselves performing their favorite tracks while real-time, beat-synced lyrics scroll smoothly across the display. Rather than opening an external video recording tool or social media platform to capture a performance, users can handle the entire creative process natively inside the Apple Music ecosystem.

However, unlike the broader Apple Music Sing catalog, which covers a vast majority of the streaming service’s library, Selfie Sing will initially launch with dedicated curations. The functionality is tied to a specific, specialized playlist rather than being supported universally across the entire service’s massive catalog from day one. Apple has designed this initial rollout around timeless crowd-pleasers—tracks that are widely recognized and frequently belted out in social settings, road trips, and living rooms.

In describing the thought process behind the specialized playlist, Apple noted that certain songs are universally known by heart, capable of turning a quiet room into a full chorus the moment they start playing. The introductory playlist for Selfie Sing has been loaded with these exact kinds of anthems, with each track specifically tailored to serve as a user’s introduction to the new video feature. Among the notable tracks included in the initial launch lineup are Kelly Clarkson’s pop-rock hit "Since U Been Gone," One Direction’s global sensation "What Makes You Beautiful," Madonna’s dance-pop classic "Like a Virgin," Britney Spears’ iconic debut "Baby One More Time," and Dolly Parton’s timeless working-class anthem "9 to 5."

Operating the feature is designed to be a straightforward extension of the existing Apple Music interface. Users simply need to select a compatible song from the curated Selfie Sing playlist and enable their device’s camera to begin recording their performance. To add a layer of creative control and personalization, Apple has integrated a suite of customizable audio effects and volume adjustment tools. Before saving the final video or sharing the performance with friends, users can toggle between distinct vocal effects such as Megaphone, Echo, Concert Hall, and Studio to alter how their voice sounds over the track.

Early previews of the software have already begun circulating online as developers explore the new beta release. Tech enthusiasts and testers have shared initial looks at the interface, demonstrating how the video capture integrates seamlessly with the scrolling lyrics and vocal controls. Some early testers have even humorously demonstrated the feature using animated avatars and digital personas within the recording frame to showcase the functionality while maintaining personal privacy before sharing clips publicly.

The arrival of Selfie Sing coincides with the broader rollout of the iOS 27.3 beta for download, which brings several other notable improvements to supported iPhone models alongside the new karaoke video capabilities. Alongside Apple Music’s latest social and interactive feature, the forthcoming software update is set to introduce enhanced Siri artificial intelligence features and a thoroughly redesigned Health application interface. These concurrent updates form a major part of Apple’s mid-cycle software refinement strategy for its mobile devices.

As the beta testing phase progresses through its initial weeks, industry observers expect Apple to fine-tune the performance of Selfie Sing and potentially expand its library compatibility based on user feedback. The new mobile operating system containing the feature is widely anticipated to exit its testing period and become available for public download sometime this December, bringing the in-app karaoke video experience to millions of iPhone users worldwide just in time for the holiday season.