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Pixel update restores a key feature to the Now Playing app

Google finally stopped messing with Now Playing and brought back the manual search button to the Pixel lock screen.

Android Central

I always add these 6 quick settings tiles to my Android phone when setting it up for the first time

There are dozens of quick settings tiles, but here are my top six. I rely on them so much that they are the first tiles I pick when setting up a new phone.

Android Central

Google Pixel gets 10 new features to make you smile – including a Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra "exclusive"

Think new Circle to Search was a Samsung exclusive? Think again – Google Pixel just got it too

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Whoa, Google's Pixel-exclusive 'Now Playing' is rumored to get an app with 'more features'

Rumors alleged that Google is looking to make "Now Playing" a proper app for Pixels in the Play Store.

Android Central

Google Pixel phones could soon get a dedicated app for one of their oldest features

Google's Now Playing tool looks set to get moved to a dedicated app, where it will hopefully have some upgrades too.

TechRadar

My favorite Pixel 10 Pro XL feature proves how good on-device AI really is

Google's Now Playing feature is exclusive to Pixels, and it does a great job identifying music around you. The best part? It does all of it locally on your Pixel.

Android Central

Spotify's 'About the Song' beta lets you into the stories behind the artist's creation

Spotify unveils "About the Song" beta for users interested in learning about the inspirations of a title.

Android Central

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Kick off your 2026 in style with our list of the 7 best test tracks getting us through January

New year, new tunes

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Goodbye, 2025! Check out 7 of our favourite test tracks of the year

2025 signs off in style

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These are the 7 scarily good tunes we've been using for testing this month

The Cranberries, Sparklehorse, Thundercat and, yes, Taylor Swift

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YouTube Music freshens 'Now Playing' with a dual-view rework for next songs and more

YouTube Music was spotted rolling out an updated design to its Now Playing screen.

Android Central

8 standout tracks we've been enjoying in our listening rooms this past month

Deftones! Cmat! Wunderhorse! Jazz!

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6 test tracks we've been playing in the What Hi-Fi? listening rooms this month

MJ, Nine Inch Nails and, yes, even some Coldplay

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I supercharged my Google Pixel 9 Pro with these 7 lesser-known features

Get the most from your Pixel 9 Pro with these unique or lesser-known features.

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Google might have a better 'Now Playing' experience for Pixels coming

Google was reported to have an improved "Now Playing" experience/button on the way for Pixels.

What Hi-Fi?

9 of the stand-out tracks we've been enjoying in the What Hi-Fi? test rooms

Now Playing returns for its third instalment, with new bangers and some old school classics for you and your hi-fi to enjoy.

Android Central

Google has a fix for Pixel's 'Now Playing' bug, plans an update

Now Playing is a helpful Pixel feature, but it's been broken of late. Now, Google is here with a fix coming in a future update.

Android Central

YouTube Music might soon rearrange the popular audio/video switcher button

Introduced in 2019, the audio/video switcher button is a pretty convenient and seamless way to shift between audio and video versions of a song.

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Now Playing: 6 songs we've been listening to in the What Hi-Fi? test rooms

Our new monthly playlist includes fresh releases from The Weather Station and Coheed And Cambria, as well as go-to classics from the likes of Massive Attack and Macklemore.

Android Central

YouTube Music's Now Playing controls are moved around in latest test

YouTube is testing a fresh look for YouTube Music playback controls, and they're inspired by the main YouTube app.

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Apple announces the best album of all time, and everyone is saying the same thing

Apple's top pick for the best album of all time has been announced, and people disagree — but here's why that's good.

Android Central

First 12 things to do with the Pixel 8a

Just picked up a Google Pixel 8a? These are the first things you need to check out on Google's 2024 mid-range beast.

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Samsung misses an open goal, Spotify is accused of breaking copyright rules, and Apple decides the best albums ever

Spotify has come under even more flack as music publishers send a damning cease and desist letter to the firm.

iMore

"We missed the mark with this video, and we're sorry" — Apple apologizes for controversial 'Crush!' iPad Pro M4 ad, and will pull its intended TV spots too

Apple released a controversial advert for the iPad Pro after the Let Loose event, and now it's had to apologize.

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Chinese music streaming giant lays out four ways AI is going to affect music streaming, but Apple should only pay attention to one

One of the biggest streaming platforms in the world just spoke about its experience with AI — and Apple should pay attention to one key point.

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