Google has confirmed that the Assistant’s ability to recognize music/songs being played around users has started rolling out to non-Google devices as well. The feature – which works like Shazam or SoundHound – was only available on Pixel 2 phones until now.
Reports confirm the functionality now works on devices by other manufacturers like OnePlus and Nextbit. Following screenshots – taken from a OnePlus 5 unit – confirms this:
In case the Assistant app on your device isn’t recognizing music yet, it’s likely because the update hasn’t reached your device. Google says the rollout began…