The Android YouTube Music app has introduced a new feature that allows users to hum, whistle, sing, or play a recording of a song in order to identify it. This feature is being described as a combination of Shazam and having a knowledgeable friend who can recognize songs based on your vague descriptions.
Upon testing the feature, it was found that the app was able to accurately identify actual recordings at an impressive speed. This makes it a viable alternative to existing song recognition apps such as Shazam. The feature works by simply tapping the new waveform icon next to the microphone icon in the app, which then starts listening for the audio input.
The effectiveness of the feature was put to the test with a variety of songs being hummed, sung, and whistled into the app. While it was successful in identifying most songs, there were some misses where the app failed to recognize the correct tunes. For example, it mistook “Dead” by They Might Be Giants for a song by Tom Waits, and “Bat Out of Hell” by Meat Loaf for a song by Reckless Love.
Despite the occasional misses in song recognition, the feature overall performs quickly and efficiently. In fact, it was noted to be faster than the similar feature available on Google Assistant, which has been around for years. The feature has also been spotted in the iOS version of YouTube Music, indicating a wider release in the near future.
The new humming feature on the Android YouTube Music app adds a fun and innovative way for users to discover songs they can’t quite place. While there are still some improvements to be made in terms of accuracy, the speed and convenience of the feature make it a valuable addition to the app. It will be interesting to see how this feature evolves and improves over time, providing users with a unique music discovery experience.
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