Ever find yourself curious about the song playing in a cafe or on the radio? Your Android device, equipped with Gemini, can now help with that.
What you should know
– Android users now have the capability to use Gemini for identifying songs through playing, singing, or even humming.
– However, instead of providing answers directly in the chat, Gemini redirects you to a Google Search page, interrupting the flow.
– Moreover, iOS users are currently left out, although a broader rollout is likely on the horizon.
Google has been refining Gemini on Android, and it can now finally recognize that elusive song for you—a highly requested feature that enhances its everyday utility.
Initially, when Gemini debuted, it lacked some beloved functionalities from Google Assistant, such as identifying currently playing songs. Asking it back then would simply direct you to another app.
But as reported by 9to5Google, this has evolved. In recent weeks, Gemini has subtly acquired built-in song identification, effectively bridging a significant gap with its predecessor and enhancing its capability as a comprehensive assistant for Android users.
Just ask and play
To test out Gemini’s new song identification feature, simply say, “What song is this?” It will then switch to a full-screen mode and request you to play, sing, or hum the melody. While it’s listening, you’ll observe that iconic pulsing sphere as it seeks the closest match using Google’s intelligence.
Gemini’s music recognition capabilities function universally, meaning it can detect songs playing in the vicinity, from your playlists, or even those you hum.
Still a bit clunky
Although Gemini on Android can now identify songs, it’s not fully integrated into the Gemini experience just yet. When you ask it to recognize a song, it actually transfers the task to the full-screen listening mode of the Google app.
It works, but it’s not as fluid or integrated as something like Pixel’s built-in Now Playing feature, which continues to excel in seamless song identification. You can activate it with a simple voice command or by tapping the lock screen shortcut, providing results directly in the interface. Additionally, it functions offline, which is a significant advantage.
Another distinction of Gemini’s song identification compared to a fully integrated system is that it displays results on a Google Search page instead of keeping it within the chat. Thus, instead of a smooth, inline response as you would receive from Google Assistant, you’re redirected from the conversation flow, making the experience feel somewhat fragmented.
At present, Song Search is exclusively available in Gemini on Android. Google has not officially announced when (or if) it will arrive on iOS, but it’s likely just a staggered rollout.
