Android Beta Release Note 9.0.27

Here comes the new beta 9.0.27, we hope you will like the improvements made in this version. Do not hesitate to give your feedback!
 

Improvements:

▷ [ACCESSIBILITY] We added missing text alternatives for informational graphical elements (e.g. operator logos, status icons, profile indicators) across multiple screens

▷ [ACCESSIBILITY] We improved navigation order and focus management across multiple screens, ensuring focus is properly repositioned after modal dismissal and that navigation follows a logical UI sequence for TalkBack users

▷ [ACCESSIBILITY] We defined proper heading structure (“AccessibilityHeading”) across onboarding, settings and Family members screens to meet structural accessibility standards

▷ [CONTENT] Alphabetical sorting throughout the app now handles accentuated characters more naturally — for example, "é" is now sorted alongside "e" rather than after "z" — making it much more intuitive
This applies to tracks, artists, albums, playlists and podcast episodes.

 

▷ [DESIGN] We updated the filters’s design and behavior as part of the overall UI refresh
In particular, there is now an “All” filter in most screens featuring filters (except the concerts, favorite podcasts and quick access pages). It is selected by default if no other filter has been tapped.

 

▷ [DESIGN] Dynamic pages spacing has been refined to better match the latest design guidelines, resulting in a cleaner and more consistent visual layout across the home and artist pages
In particular, the spacing between cards was reduced.

 

▷ [DESIGN] Content pages' mastheads have been refreshed with updated text styles, button gaps, and a new curved divider as part of the ongoing UI Refresh initiative

 

Bug fixes:

▷ [ARTIST] We fixed an issue where removing a playlist from favorites via the heart icon on an artist page was not working as expected

▷ [AUTO] Conducted a full architecture review for the Android Auto part of the STL update on web and hardware with image server initiative

▷ [LIBRARY] We fixed a crash on the favorite artists page caused by a duplicate content ID issue, ensuring the page loads correctly with no missing or duplicated artists 

▷ [PLAYER] We fixed an issue where the “Audio output” menu incorrectly displayed the name of a previously connected Bluetooth device when the audio output was actually the phone itself

▷ [SETTINGS] We fixed an issue where the “Switch to private” toggle appeared disabled after leaving and re-entering “Account” settings with a new account, even though the profile was correctly set to private