Apple event 2026: Times Group’s Gaana app makes an appearance during Apple’s Siri AI demo
Follow UsGaana was showcased during Apple’s 2026 event.
The music app supports over 30 million songs.
Gaana also works with Siri and other Apple devices.
Apple has recently concluded its Surprise and Shine event, where the Cupertino-based tech giant unveiled its latest hardware. During the launch event, Apple introduced the all-new iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone 18 Pro, the company’s first foldable device, the iPhone Duo, Apple Watch Ultra 4, Apple Watch Series 12 and more. However, amid the hardware announcements, an Indian app also managed to make a brief appearance on the global stage. Times Group’s music streaming platform Gaana was showcased during Apple’s presentation, putting the Indian service in front of millions of people watching the event worldwide.
SurveyAccording to Gaana, the company worked closely with Apple through several rounds of development, product demos, and feedback to improve the user experience. The teams also held in-person workshops in Bengaluru where collaborated over improve Gaana’s integration with Apple’s technology.
Gaana gets a spot in Apple’s presentation
During the event, Gaana was among the third-party apps featured as Apple demonstrated the experience offered by its latest devices. The appearance highlights how services from developers outside Apple are being presented alongside the company’s own products.
It was a big moment for the India-based entertainment platform, as it could bring additional attention from users who may not have previously explored the app. Here is a screen grab from Apple’s Surprise and Shine event where you can see the Gaana app sitting comfortably on top left corner of the screen.
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Gaana gets iOS 27 makeover: What it means for you?
The Gaana app has also been redesigned for iOS 27 using Apple’s new Liquid Glass design, giving the app a smoother look and helping it work better across different screen sizes. Not only that, but the Ganna users can now ask Apple’s voice assistant to play a song, like or unlike a song, or add a song to their library without opening the Ganna app and searching through menus.
Gaana has also been added to iPhone Spotlight Search, making it much easier for users to find things such as liked songs, recently played songs, playlists, and downloaded music directly from iPhone search. Before the final launch, Gaana tested the new features through several TestFlight versions and shared them with Apple’s team. Apple then tested the integration and provided feedback.
Gaana said the Siri and Apple Intelligence features shown at Apple’s launch event were the result of this close collaboration, making it a proud moment for the company.
What does Gaana offer?
Gaana is one of the established music streaming services in India, with a strong focus on Bollywood tracks, regional music, podcasts and playlists. According to its App Store listing, the platform provides access to more than 30 million songs across multiple Indian languages.
The service also includes personalised music recommendations, curated playlists and podcasts. Users can access features such as Car Mode, while premium subscribers can download music for offline listening.
Gaana’s availability is not limited to the iPhone, but the app is also listed for several other Apple devices, which include iPad, Apple Watch, Apple Vision and Mac.
The App Store listing for Ganna also confirms that the entertainment app supports Siri. Hence, the users can use Apple’s voice assistant to interact with the app.
