Pixel’s ‘Now Playing’ is becoming a real app, but not for everyone

Credit: Adamya Sharma / Android Authority

TL;DR

Google is preparing to turn Pixel’s Now Playing feature into a standalone app distributed via the Play Store.
Our findings suggest the app won’t be installable on all Android devices, pointing to continued Pixel exclusivity.
The change could enable faster updates and new features, with a possible launch tied to an upcoming Pixel Feature Drop.

Google seems to be working on a major upgrade for one of the Pixel’s oldest and most-loved features — Now Playing. The signs have been there since last year, but a new version of Android System Intelligence now clearly shows that the company is working on making Now Playing a dedicated app that can be downloaded from the Google Play Store.

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