Apple-inspired redesign of an open-source Android music player (Echo fork)
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I've been working on a personal fork of Echo Music Player, mainly to experiment with UI/UX and add features I always wished it had.
The goal wasn't to clone Apple Music, but to bring some of that clean, immersive feel to Android while keeping the flexibility of an open-source player.
Changes
- Implemented horizontal screen navigation for smoother transitions.
- Redesigned the interface with an Apple Music-inspired look.
- Removed the bottom navigation bar to create a more fluid browsing experience.
- Added a search button that's accessible from every screen.
- Long-press the search button to recognize currently playing music.
- Added Spotify login support.
- Added the ability to import Spotify and Apple Music playlists via URL.
- Added the option to pin albums and tracks to the library.
- Echo Brain AI recommendations are enabled by default, with sensible limits.
- Enabled edge-to-edge display for a more immersive experience.
- Added a blurred header inspired by Apple's Now Playing interface.
- Introduced a glassmorphic UI throughout the app.
- Optimized rendering and animations to keep the UI smooth despite the glass effects.
I'd appreciate any feedback, suggestions, or criticism from the community. I'm especially interested in hearing whether you prefer sticking with Material 3 or enjoy seeing more experimental Android interfaces.
If you'd like to try it out:
GitHub Release: https://github.com/Mayankdev0923/Echo-Music/releases/tag/beta
Source code: https://github.com/Mayankdev0923/Echo-Music