YouTube is reportedly trying out a fresh feature on its Android app, allowing users to find songs by humming or recording them for over three seconds. Only a select few users have access to this “song search” option, accessible via the app’s “voice search.” Once the app identifies the song, it presents official music content, user-made videos, and Shorts. This feature is similar to Google Search’s “Hum to Search,” but YouTube’s version is faster, needing just three seconds of audio.
Recently, YouTube announced it’s testing a new Android app feature. This feature lets users search for songs by humming or recording them for over three seconds.
Only a few users can try this feature. If you’re lucky enough, you can switch from the app’s “voice search” to the new “song search” option. After you hum or record the song, once recognized, the app shows “official music content, user-generated videos, and/or Shorts.”
YouTube has a bigger collection of authorized and user-made content. A similar hum-to-search feature has been on Google Search since 2020.
Interestingly, the YouTube test uses the same technology. According to TechCrunch, Google confirms that both features use the same technology, but YouTube’s is quicker. While Google Assistant’s “Hum to Search” needs 15 seconds of audio, YouTube’s version only needs three seconds or more.
Earlier, YouTube improved user experience and preferences in updates, including changes to YouTube Music. They recently updated the YouTube Music app’s mini player with a small design change.
As reported by 9to5Google, the YouTube Music app has a slight update that changes how users navigate the app to skip tracks and cast music to Chromecast-enabled devices.
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