Rolling out in this week’s beta release for iOS 27.3, Apple Music is adding a new karaoke feature called Selfie Sing that lets users record vertical video performances directly inside the app, trustedreviews.com reported.
The feature builds on Apple Music Sing, which isolates and lowers a track’s original vocals while displaying synchronized lyrics on screen. Users activating Selfie Sing encounter a new camera toggle situated right beneath the vocal audio volume control. Tapping this toggle initiates a video recording interface designed specifically for vertical orientation.
Code Sleuth Spots Feature Restricted to iPhones
Code sleuth Aaron Perris first spotted the feature and shared an early demonstration on X, revealing that the capability is presently restricted to iPhones. Testing on an iPad Pro running iPadOS 27.3 showed no option to access the camera feature, despite a dedicated Selfie Sing playlist appearing across other Apple devices. phonearena.com noted that the playlist contains 49 iconic pop tracks, spanning selections like Los Lobos’ “La Bamba,” Britney Spears’ “Baby One More Time,” Spin Doctors’ “Two Princes,” and System of a Down’s “Toxicity.” While these tracks appear in the playlist on various devices and older software versions, the actual camera recording interface and vocal effects require the iOS 27.3 beta.
You can activate Selfie Sing on iOS 27.3 by finding this playlist manually in search https://t.co/J90wCpSexm pic.twitter.com/xnIeyMstrl
Aaron Perris’s early demonstration featured an Animoji masking the tester’s face, though that addition was simply used to hide identity rather than functioning as an integrated component of Selfie Sing itself. The feature does, however, support the iPhone Duo’s rear-camera selfie mode. This architectural layout shifts video capture to the phone’s outer display, letting users record with the main rear hardware while maintaining direct visual contact with the scrolling lyrics.
Apple Music Relies on Advanced Audio Stem Separation
Apple previously experimented with social-friendly video creation tools through its now-discontinued Clips app. Baking recording functionality directly into Apple Music streamlines the user journey, bypassing the need for secondary applications.
Under the hood, Apple Music relies on advanced audio stem separation rather than basic mid-side phasing tricks to isolate vocals from the master track. This capability has remained a staple of the platform since iOS 16.2. Yet, despite the ongoing expansion of audio and video features, certain ecosystem gaps persist. Apple Music still lacks native cross-device playback Handoff, preventing users from transferring active listening sessions from a personal computer to an iPhone in the manner common to competing services like Spotify.
The Path Forward for the iOS 27.3 Beta
As Selfie Sing remains confined to the iOS 27.3 beta testing cycle, no official date has been confirmed for a wider public rollout. Whether this vertical video integration becomes a popular addition or simply another karaoke novelty is not yet clear.
Here is your first look at Selfie Sing, new in iOS 27.3, inside of Apple Music Record a video selfie, adjusting vocals to make it yours, and share your performance with friends (Animoji is not available for this feature, I used it so I don’t have to post a video of me singing) pic.twitter.com/fLQ3B5DV4N
More on Selfie Sing
Apple Music's iOS 27.3 beta adds a 'Selfie Sing' feature that records video karaoke with lyrics and mic effects. via @MacRumors pic.twitter.com/WullNOeJ7E
Apple is expanding its Apple Music karaoke experience with a new Selfie Sing feature in iOS 27.3. The feature lets users record themselves singing along to supported songs while viewing synchronized lyrics on their iPhone screen. Users can select a track, tap the camera icon,… pic.twitter.com/nhKlcc2Ube
Apple Music's New Selfie Sing Feature Lets You Record Karaoke Videos https://t.co/7iekY3Tj2d pic.twitter.com/qqp7cGg7Xr
Apple Music gains Selfie Sing recording and sharing. (iOS 27.3 beta, 24C5037i) Record Selfie Sing Saved to Camera Rollhttps://t.co/id9tEkB581
