Starting mid-June 2025, the Gemini AI app on Android can now identify songs—whether from your surroundings, played from a device, or even hummed into the mic. Simply prompt it with “What song is this?” and it triggers the Google app’s Song Search interface
🎶 6 Key Highlights
- Hummed or Played Input
Gemini recognizes melodies you hum, sing, or play—broadening its utility beyond just ambient music . - Song Search Interface Launch
Asking within Gemini opens a full-screen listening interface in the Google app with the familiar pulsing sphere UI - Results via Google Search
Matched song info appears in Google Search, not inline in Gemini—so there’s a handoff in the user experience - Android-Only Feature
Currently exclusive to Android; iOS users don’t yet have access to the song ID via Gemini newsbytesapp - Not as Seamless as Now Playing
The older Pixel “Now Playing” system remains more integrated—offline support and inline results still outshine Gemini’s version - Restoring Assistant Missing Feature
The rollout addresses a long-standing gap left when Gemini replaced Google Assistant, restoring song ID functionality
🧭 Why It Matters
- Daily convenience: Users can rediscover tunes quickly—no extra apps needed.
- AI assistant evolution: Expands Gemini’s capabilities toward a full-featured everyday assistant.
- Toward richer AI interaction: Voice-first interactions now include music detection—an essential skill.
- Cross‑ecosystem consistency: Aligns Gemini’s features more closely with Android’s broader system utility.
🔭 What’s Next?
- Deeper integration: Look for inline results and fluid transitions without app switching.
- iOS rollout possibility: Google may bring song ID support to Gemini on iOS.
- Expanded audio abilities: Potential future uses include identifying sounds, ambient audio cues, and more.
✅ Final Takeaway
Gemini on Android now welcomes a voice-powered song recognition feature, letting users ask “What song is this?” and receive results with humming or ambient listening. While a bit rough around the edges, it’s a strong step toward making Gemini a well-rounded AI companion. For now, Android users gain everyday utility; smoother integration and wider rollout could be the next phases.
