The Android YouTube Music app has recently introduced an innovative feature that allows users to identify songs by humming, whistling, singing, or playing a recording. This function aims to be a mix of Shazam and a knowledgeable friend who can recognize a tune based on your imperfect description.
How It Works
When accessing the new feature, users will notice a waveform icon next to the microphone icon after tapping the search button in the upper right corner of the app. By tapping on this icon, the app will start listening to the user’s musical rendition. The feature boasts impressive speed and accuracy in identifying actual song recordings, making it a promising alternative to the traditional Shazam app.
In a test conducted by a tech journalist, the feature was able to accurately recognize most of the songs hummed, whistled, or sung into the app. Despite a few amusing misses, such as mistaking “Fumblin’ With the Blues” for “Dead” and “Bat Out of Hell” for a Reckless Love song, the overall performance was commendable. The journalist acknowledged the difficulty of the songs tested and refrained from faulting the app for the inaccuracies.
Comparison to Google Assistant
The humming to search feature in YouTube Music showcases quicker results compared to a similar function available on Google Assistant for years. This efficiency in song recognition establishes the new feature as a valuable tool for music enthusiasts looking to quickly identify unfamiliar tunes.
While the feature has been reported on YouTube Music for iOS in recent months, it has yet to be widely distributed. The gradual rollout suggests that iOS users will soon have access to the humming search feature, further expanding the app’s capabilities.
The new humming feature in Android YouTube Music offers a convenient and efficient way to identify songs through unconventional means. With its swift response time and impressive accuracy, the feature is poised to become a popular choice for music lovers seeking instant song recognition on-the-go. As it continues to expand to other platforms, such as iOS, users can look forward to a seamless music discovery experience with this innovative addition to the app.
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