Samsung
Circle to Search on Samsung Devices Now Identifies Music Around You
Samsung recently brought Circle to Search and now taking another significant step with its mid-range A series devices. Samsung has now added a new feature music recognition feature to its devices. This feature works similarly to Shazam, but inside Circle to Search.
This new addition is available on Samsung devices with Circle to Search and version 15.32.37.28 of the Google app, which powers Circle to Search. However, it’s important to note that not all Samsung devices with Circle to Search that have that specific Google app version will immediately receive the new feature, as this is a Google-led rollout.
The rollout seems to be controlled by a server-side switch from Google. This means it might take some time for the company to flip the switch for every Samsung device with Circle to Search receive this new feature.
Once you get the update, activating Circle to Search will reveal a new button with a music note icon. By tapping it, the feature will identify the music somewhere near you or on your device. It even works if you sing or hum the tune.
Is this the end of Shazam? This is another way to do what it does, but it’s built into a feature that a lot of people already have on their devices.