Recently, Gemini has incorporated a highly anticipated feature from Google Assistant, allowing it to identify songs playing nearby using the song search functionality in the Google app. Prior to this update, when users requested song identification from Gemini, they were directed to use third-party music recognition applications. This enhancement signifies a notable step in Gemini’s evolution, moving it closer to fulfilling the role of the legacy voice assistant. Since its launch, Gemini has been lacking several features that users had come to rely on with Google Assistant.
However, continuous updates from Google have gradually bridged this gap. With the imminent transition, where Gemini will fully replace Google Assistant on most Android devices, the addition of the song identification capability is particularly timely. According to reports from *9to5Google*, when users ask Gemini to identify a song, the chatbot now opens a dedicated screen featuring an animated sphere, allowing it to listen while a song is played, sung, or hummed. Once the song is recognized, the results appear in the Google app instead of being displayed directly in the Gemini chat interface.
Consequently, users will need to check their Google Search history if they wish to remember the song title, as it won’t be stored in the chat. While this song search feature is not fully integrated into Gemini, relying on the Google app to function, its introduction is a favorable development for longtime Google Assistant users considering the switch. Have you made the transition to Gemini on your device, or do you still prefer Google Assistant? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments.
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