Google’s Pixel telephones embrace quite a few considerate options you do not get on different telephones, like Now Taking part in. This characteristic can establish background music from the lock display, however not like some related track identifiers, it really works even with out an Web connection. Sadly, it has been damaged for months. There’s some hope, although. Google has indicated {that a} repair is prepared for deployment, and Pixel customers can count on to see it in a future OS replace.
First launched in 2017, Now Taking part in makes use of a cache of 1000’s of audio fingerprints to establish songs you would possibly encounter in your each day grind. Since it really works offline, it is extremely environment friendly and preserves your privateness. Now Taking part in is not a life-changing addition to the cell expertise, however it’s rattling cool.
That makes it all of the stranger that Google seems to have damaged Now Taking part in with the discharge of Android 15 (or probably a Play Providers replace across the identical time) and has left it that means for months. Earlier than that replace, Now Taking part in would often listing songs on the lock display and provide enhanced seek for songs it could not ID offline. It was apparent to Pixel followers when Now Taking part in stopped listening final 12 months, and regardless of a big quantity of on-line complaints, Google has seemingly dragged its ft.
