Pixel Now Playing starts rolling out a song-specific visual upgrade

Google is rolling out an updated Now Playing interface on Android 16 that shows album art when you tap the detected song card ...

Soon after launching its standalone app, Google is giving native Now Playing an upgrade too

Late in 2024, the tool finally gave users the ability to set a default music player, followed by Google experimenting with a dedicated Quick Settings tile for easier access. Now, with the standalone ...

Pixel's Now Playing feature has officially rolled out as an app

Google has rolled out a standalone app for the Pixel's Now Playing feature. The app is currently available on the Play Store.

The best software upgrade I made to my Android phone wasn't from Google; it's a tiny utility

Material 3 Expressive is best when things move; dismissing apps, adjusting the volume slider, or opening the Quick Settings menu all give a strong sense of the expressive design that forms the ...

Your Pixel’s Now Playing tool is now a standalone app with a history you can actually use

Your Pixel's Now Playing tool is now a standalone app with a history tab that logs every song your phone has identified and lets you play tracks in Spotify or Apple Music.