Where is "Play Later" option in the iphone apple music ?

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Where is "Play Later" option in the iphone apple music ?

I have been using apple music for a long time and "Play Later" option has been missing for years.

Now we have only "Play Next" and "Play Last" options and it is really frustrating.

Since I like adding songs to the queue while surfing in my song list and apple music do not have a simple option that add a song to the end of the queue (since the queue is automatically the whole current play list).

Moreover this functionality exists for every music player, including itunes.

I would like to know, if it is a bad option then why it is kept in itunes ?

I have thousands of songs in my collection and my smallest list includes more than 20 songs.

In that case, why would I use "Play Last" option to just to add a song into the queue ? If we take an average song length as 3 minutes, I have to wait 1 hour! right ?

And why would I stuck with the only option "play next" ? What if I do not want it to be played as the next song ?

I know that I can order to songs after but isn't it easy to add the new song at the end of your queue (not at the end of the current play list) even if I re-order them after ? And Why would I have to re-arrange my songs every time since I have only "play next" option to add a song to the queue ?

Please tell me a good reason or a solution to this issue.

Regards,

Posted on Dec 20, 2023 1:24 PM

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feonor Author

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May 2, 2024 11:49 PM in response to feonor

Dear Apple Support Team,

I hope this message finds you well. I am reaching out to express a concern that has not only affected me but also other Apple users, as evidenced by their support for this issue. Despite previous attempts to clarify, there has been no response on this matter.

In previous versions of Apple’s music players, such as the iPhone and iPod, there was an "add to queue" option, also known as "Play Later." This feature essentially functioned on a "First in, First Out" (FIFO) basis, allowing users to organize their music playback in a desired order.

It has come to my attention that this option is no longer available in the current models. The absence of this feature has significantly impacted the experience of users with extensive music collections who rely on queueing multiple playlists.

Could you please clarify whether the removal of this feature was an oversight or an intentional decision? If it was intentional, I would appreciate understanding the rationale behind this change.

Enhancing our understanding of these modifications can significantly improve our user experience and satisfaction. We look forward to your prompt response and thank you in advance for your attention to this matter.

Kind regards,

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