Adam Birney / Android Authority
TL;DR
- Google introduces audio input for song searches directly within the Android app.
- Currently, there is no history feature for past song searches.
- Google is reportedly developing a search log, similar to the one used in Now Playing.
Smartphones have become indispensable tools for solving everyday problems. Whether you need directions or can’t remember a song, your phone can help. Google Maps addresses your navigation needs, while its song search feature in the Android app allows you to identify tunes seemingly stuck in your head. However, Google is poised to enhance this functionality further.
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An APK teardown reveals potential future developments in Google’s Android app based on ongoing work within the code. While such features are not guaranteed to reach a public release, they signal exciting possibilities on the horizon.
Right now, Google’s sound search tool operates in the moment, analyzing audio input and presenting a list of likely song matches. Once you exit the search, there’s no record of what you’ve looked up previously. However, recent APK analysis suggests a significant enhancement: the possibility of maintaining a history of your searches.
In the latest beta build (16.5.33.sa.arm64) of the Google app, several text strings point to the development of a search history feature. While the final interface may differ, initial indications suggest a structured log that could provide song names, album art, and timestamps.
Despite the promising groundwork, the actual interface for displaying this history remains rudimentary. Developers have managed to trigger a screen with the correct heading—“Recent song searches”—but it lacks any substantial content.
