{
  "id": 3026629,
  "title": "Now Playing on Pixel may be getting its big missing feature back",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/now-playing-on-pixel-may-be-getting-its-big-missing-feature-back",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-24T13:22:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Android Authority",
    "slug": "android-authority",
    "url": "https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-now-playing-notifications-back-3702158/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Now Playing on Pixel may soon regain its long-missing notifications feature, according to recent reports. This popular app, which provides song information and plays music throughout a Pixel device, recently underwent an update that unfortunately cut out notifications for the currently playing track. This change has caused some user frustration, particularly those who rely on Now Playing's alerts to automatically import songs into apps like Last.fm. Google has reportedly been working on a solution to restore these notifications, ensuring that users can continue enjoying the app's full functionality and compelling features that make it a standout reason to choose a Pixel device. While the app also currently lacks support for multiple users, Google seems to be addressing this issue as well, suggesting that Now Playing may soon offer an even more seamless and versatile experience for Pixel users.",
  "summary": "Google could bring back Now Playing notifications after breaking them with a recent update.",
  "key_points": [
    "Now Playing on Pixel may regain notifications feature.",
    "Google reportedly working on solution to restore alerts.",
    "App may offer seamless, versatile experience for Pixel users."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}