Pixel Now Playing update brings interface tweaks & notifications [U]
The next wave of Pixel app updates is starting with Google rolling out the latest version of Now Playing with interface tweaks. more…
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Google is rolling out a new version of Pixel Now Playing, the app that identifies music playing nearby. Update 9/17 introduces interface changes and notifications that let users see what's playing without opening the app. The silent Recognized Music Notifications, available by default, are replaced by a bottom sheet upon tapping a song's three-dot button.
This sheet displays track details and quick actions like Share, Add to favorites, and Remove from history. The Favorites tab now includes dates and times, similar to the History feed. The app's design has also received icon and spacing updates. Now Playing was initially launched in March, with a lockscreen shortcut reintroduced by Google in April.
The latest Pixel Now Playing version 2026.08.27.x is being rolled out via the Google Play Store, following recent updates to Pixel Journal and new icons for various Google apps.
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