Now Google has been planning to release a new update exclusively for Pixel users that will enable them to opt their default music player for “Now Playing." While it is still not possible to choose this option, the update has been posted on Google’s support page, which means that Google is working on it. This is one of the multiple updates that Google has now made in efforts to enhance the Now Playing feature for Pixel.
Google’s New Default Music Player Feature for Pixel Phones
The feature that reveals the songs being currently used in television shows or movies, the “Now Playing” feature, will now include album art for the music that it recognizes. This will be a much-awaited update that will make the feature more visually appealing to make users more interactive when songs are identified. The incorporation of album art will also assist users in tapping into what they are listening to in the music.
Besides the update on the album art, Google has also been developing a means through which a user should be able to choose the default music player for the “Now Playing” option. It would enable the user to play back recognized songs in the users’ chosen app, whether it is Spotify or YouTube Music, with a single tap. This way the application aims for the user to listen to their favorite song without any hassle or interrupting his or her use of a different application.
The latest tweak of having the option to choose the default music player means that the ‘Now Playing’ is even more baked into the Pixel phone experience. They will not need to look for their music apps for the song to play; a simple tap on the notification bar will do the work. This is expected to reduce time and improve the general functionality of the applications.
More can mean the overhaul of the Google Pixel phones in other aspects, which would enhance the “Now Playing” feature in the device besides enhancing the personalized experience of the users. By doing so, Pixel phones will continue to provide an enhanced and enjoyable music discovery experience.
Simplifying Music Playback: Current vs. Upcoming Process
At the moment, if Pixel users wish to listen to a recognized song through the “Now Playing” feature, they will have to choose it from the lock screen, the notification shade, or the playlist. When the user triggers the song, a small pop-up appears, and the user can choose the application that contains the music track of choice. This process, in spite of being essential, might feel somewhat tiring and redundant, for instance, to those who make constant use of the feature.
Every time the software recognizes a song, the user has to run through these steps, which makes it possible that the function of setting the default music player is not available. Such a case proves tiresome, especially when a user needs a fast and convenient way of enjoying his/her music without much delay. For users of the Pixel device, this has been one of the drawbacks of the “Now Playing” feature due to a…
However, as we shall see in a new support document that the company has posted online, Google is working on it. The change due in the following update will enable users to have a default music player for the “Now Playing” feature rather than time-bound selection every time a song is recognized. At the same time, this shift should be expected to make the process easier and more natural for the users.
With the new feature, a song that has been identified will be able to play in the selected default app as soon as the one-tap command is executed. This modification alone will also shave off time and result in a smoother experience for the users. Listeners will not be required to search for their favorite tunes through the pop-up menu, which makes it quite faster to have fun.
All in all, this shift is most in line with the ongoing desire of Google to enhance the experience of Pixel phone users. Thus, there will be yet further simplification of the Pixel devices, and really fans of listening to songs who use the “Now Playing” option often. That is why, with these improvements, Google is enabling people to listen and get more into music using their phones.
New Feature: Setting a Default Music Player for Pixel's "Now Playing"
There is a new link on Google’s support page devoted to the Pixel called “How to set a default music player." At the moment the feature is not available; the page, however, informs users that in the future they will be able to select a music app of their choice for the “Now Playing” feature. This will be a great improvement for those that often rely on this function to search and play songs.
After the update, which I am more than sure will be released soon, users will be able to select the “Default Music Player” in the “Now Playing” menu. It will also enable music lovers to avoid choosing an app each time a song is played to have their preference happen automatically. The new functionality can be defined as changing the existing one, which is to create a more convenient and time-saving application.
Instead of passing through a pop-up menu in order to select a music app, users will be able to tap on a bookmarked song with simplified permissions in the lock screen, notification panel, and play history. With this single new setup, this single tap will open the song in the selected music player without having to go through all the previously added steps.
This transition strategy, which is planned for the upcoming, will greatly enhance the user experience through easier instant play of music. It shows Google remains obsessed with the Pixel’s features and is still trying to make them seamless and fluid. This update will be particularly helpful for those who often rely on “Now Playing.”.
Though the feature is not working at the present moment, testers have spotted that it’s on its way to the users of Pixel, and soon they will be able to use the new service, which helps to make the music experience faster and much more effective. This innovation, coupled with other recent enhancements, demonstrates Google’s desire to maintain its devices as friendly and current with inexhaustible technology.
