Google is finally undoing this annoying Now Playing downgrade on Pixels
Song details and handy shortcuts are once again only a swipe away.
Pixel users have been reporting that Google has returned the Now Playing notifications to the notification shade, making it easier to identify songs playing around them. The restored alerts include shortcuts to favorite songs and a way to view listening history. Although availability remains limited, it appears Google is gradually rolling out the feature.
Pixel's Now Playing has been known for its ability to recognize music and display the answer on the lock screen, before users resorted to Shazam. However, Google previously made the feature less convenient. Now, users are once again seeing recognized songs appear in the notification shade, with a title and artist displayed. Tapping the drop-down arrow reveals shortcuts to favorite songs or Now Playing history, allowing users to check what's playing without unlocking their phone or opening the app.
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