Google Pixel’s Now Playing is bringing back this beloved feature
Notifications are finally back
The Google Pixel's Now Playing feature, which identifies songs, has been overhauled. It is now a standalone app with updated UI elements, according to Android Police.
The Google app is also working on an upgrade to its Song Search functionality. Android Authority reports that this could include background listening, allowing Song Search to run when switching apps and providing a notification when a song is identified.
The Google app is gradually rolling out an updated voice search interface, making various tools accessible on one page. Android Authority found traces of a key upgrade for the app's Song Search functionality, which may include background listening, although potentially limited by battery concerns.
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