Pixel phones, from the Pixel 6 to the Pixel 9 series, are facing significant issues with the “Now Playing” feature, which is ...

One of the most unique and beloved features for Google Pixel smartphone owners hasn’t been working as advertised of late. The ...

One of the best features of Google Pixel smartphones is “Now Playing,” an ambient way of tracking music that’s ...

Google Pixel phone users have been reporting performance issues with Now Playing since mid-2024. More details here.

The feature was made to automatically identify music playing in the vicinity and display song information on the lock screen.

Despite a recent update that was supposed to improve the feature, users say it still isn’t working properly. One Reddit user said, “With my Pixel 6, it was fantastic. It would recognize nearly every ...

Google's Pixel devices are packed with unique software features. Quick Tap allows instant access to phone features, almost like an invisible shortcut button. Now Playing can passively identify ...

A common complaint about the Pixel 9 is the poor benchmark results for the Tensor G4. It’s not able to go toe-to-toe with chipsets like the Snapdragon 8 Elite, but that wasn’t Google’s intention. The ...

Republished on February 15th with a new report into Android 16 Beta 2, bringing Google’s Pixel even closer to Apple’s iPhone.