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Pixel's Secret Song ID Gets Its Own App
16 Feb
Summary
- Google's Now Playing feature may move to a dedicated app.
- Code suggests a new app will house song history and settings.
- Device checks may keep the feature exclusive to Pixel phones.
Google appears to be preparing to give its exclusive 'Now Playing' song identification feature a dedicated home. Initially launched in 2017 for Pixel phones, this tool, known for its background song recognition, might soon be accessible through its own standalone application.
Recent analysis of Android's System Intelligence code suggests that user settings and song history will be managed within this new app. While this could make the feature more discoverable, evidence also points to continued device-level checks.
These checks suggest that 'Now Playing' may remain exclusive to Google's Pixel line-up, similar to other AI-powered features like the Recorder app. This exclusivity could serve to differentiate Pixel phones from competitors in the market.
