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Pixel Now Playing app updates interface with bottom sheet and Favorites tab changes
Key points
- Now Playing uses a bottom sheet for song actions.
- Favorites tab now displays dates and times.
- Version 2026.08.27.x is rolling out via Google Play Store.
- Follows recent updates to other Pixel apps.
Now Playing Interface Redesign
Google has begun rolling out an update to its Pixel Now Playing application, introducing several interface adjustments. A notable change is the replacement of the floating menu with a bottom sheet when users tap the three-dot button on an identified song. This modification is intended to facilitate easier one-handed navigation within the app.
Enhanced Song Information and Favorites
The updated interface presents track information alongside side-by-side buttons for sharing, adding to favorites, and removing from history. Additionally, a button to play the song and shortcuts for connected music services are included. The Favorites tab now incorporates dates and times, mirroring the functionality of the History feed, providing more context for saved tracks.
Broader Pixel App Updates
This Now Playing update, version 2026.08.27.x, is being distributed widely through the Google Play Store. It follows other recent updates to Pixel applications, including Pixel Journal, which received additional tools, and Screenshots, which gained extra filter options. Other Pixel apps like Calculator, Clock, Magnifier, Recorder, and Weather also received new icons last month.
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Reporting from
Google is rolling out an update to the Pixel Now Playing app, introducing interface tweaks such as a new bottom sheet for song actions and date/time stamps in the Favorites tab. These changes aim to improve one-handed navigation and provide more detailed history within the app.