Gemini is emerging as a strong contender to replace Google Assistant, enhancing the digital assistant experience for users. As Google transitions away from its original Assistant in Android devices, it is replacing it with Gemini, which leverages advanced Large Language Models (LLMs) capable of addressing a wide array of user questions.
One notable feature missing in earlier versions of Gemini was the ability to identify songs playing in the background. While users of Pixel phones benefited from an in-built feature called “Now Playing” that displayed song titles on the lock screen, those using Gemini still desired this music identification capability.
Fortunately, recent updates have introduced a significant improvement: Gemini can now recognize songs. Previously, when users asked, “What song is this?
“, Gemini simply recommended downloading a music recognition app. In contrast, Google Assistant would immediately provide the song name.
With the latest updates on Android, Gemini can now utilize the “Song Search” feature from the Google app, allowing it to identify tracks even from a hum. When prompted, Gemini responds with a colorful oscillating sphere before delivering results through the Google app.
This includes the song’s title, artist details, and options to view lyrics or watch the song’s video. However, on iOS, Gemini still lacks the capability to identify music, responding instead that it is a text-based AI.
Here, the Google app suggests using a music recognition app like Shazam, while Siri offers seamless results by integrating with Shazam directly, even when the app isn’t installed. As Gemini continues to evolve, it is poised to redefine how we interact with digital assistants.