song identification Archives

AppWizard

October 4, 2025

These two AI shortcuts have become an invaluable part of my Android experience

Android Central's Editor's Desk discusses the integration of artificial intelligence in Android devices, highlighting features like Gemini and Circle to Search that enhance user experience. These features are easily accessible from the bottom of the screen, with Circle to Search allowing users to capture on-screen content for quick searches, and Gemini enabling a swipe gesture to activate the AI assistant. The setup process for these features varies by brand: - Pixel: Settings > System > Navigation mode > Gesture navigation settings > Swipe to invoke assistant. - Motorola: Settings > Gestures > System navigation > Gesture navigation settings > Swipe for Assistant. - OnePlus: Settings > System & update > System navigation > Gestures > Digital Assistant from Google. Samsung has removed the swipe-to-assist feature in One UI 7, leading to user confusion, as the power button is now used for this function, complicating phone shutdown. Alternatives like back tap or voice activation exist but are less convenient. The One Hand Operation Plus module in Good Lock allows for a new gesture but lacks the simplicity of the original swipe. The absence of the swipe gesture in Samsung's interface is seen as a puzzling decision, and the article notes that many consumers are still cautious about AI technology.

AppWizard

September 22, 2025

Google is testing out a whole new vibe for voice search in its Android app

Google is experimenting with a new voice search interface in its app, featuring a redesigned song identification section similar to Shazam. The changes are visible in the beta version 16.36.40.sa.arm64 of the Google app, where users can activate voice search by tapping the microphone icon. The new interface displays a “listening…” prompt without recent searches and offers search suggestions below it. When searching for a song, users see an animated page prompting them to play, sing, or hum the tune. The design removes previous and suggested searches, introducing a main voice search screen with a pulsing animation. The song search interface highlights a prominent “Play Sing Hum” message. The rollout is server-side, meaning not all users will have immediate access. Additionally, the Play Store has received a redesigned voice search interface similar to the one being tested in the Google app, indicating a trend towards a unified AI Mode interface across Google’s platforms.

AppWizard

May 7, 2025

What’s The Best Alternative To Shazam For Android Users?

Shazam was launched in the UK in 2002 as a service where users could call a number to identify songs for a fee. Acquired by Apple in 2018, it remains available for Android users and integrates with various music platforms while being free to use. Shazam struggles with identifying earworms. SoundHound, Shazam's main competitor, has around 100 million users and can identify songs quickly, providing detailed information and lyrics. It allows users to hum or sing songs for identification, though this feature is not always accurate. SoundHound's free version includes ads, while SoundHound Infinity offers an ad-free experience for .99. Musixmatch is another alternative that identifies songs and focuses on lyrics, allowing users to create "lyrics cards" and offering a translation feature. It requires the actual song for identification. The Google app also provides quick song identification, including for hummed or sung versions, but gives candid feedback on user performance.

AppWizard

April 2, 2025

Google may finally stop forcing you to manually ask to ID songs (APK teardown)

Google is refining its music identification capabilities on Android devices, with potential upgrades revealed through an APK teardown. Currently, users can identify songs using features like Circle to Search and Now Playing, but the process often requires manual prompts. The latest version of the Google app (build 16.12.39.sa.arm64) shows signs of automatic music detection, changing the interface to "Searching song..." upon recognition, although users still need to tap a button to view results. The absence of the typical pulsing-sphere visual element indicates that this feature is still in development.

AppWizard

February 11, 2025

Google’s Android app is getting ready to remember all those songs you couldn’t (APK teardown)

Google is enhancing its Android app's song identification feature with a new audio search tool that currently lacks a history of past searches. An APK teardown indicates that a search log is in development, allowing users to revisit previously identified songs. The latest beta build of the Google app, version 16.5.33.sa.arm64, includes text strings suggesting the implementation of a search history, featuring identifiers for artist names, track details, images, and timestamps. While the interface for this search history is still in early stages, a history icon has been added to the search screen, indicating a potential Recent song searches view. Users can expect a design similar to the existing Now Playing history, displaying essential song information, album artwork, and timestamps.