Google has addressed and fixed the bugs that were affecting the “Now Playing” feature on Pixel devices.



Google has addressed the complaints of Now Playing bugs on Pixel devices with a recent Android System Intelligence update. The update includes bug fixes and improvements to the Pixel Now Playing Album Art feature. Google has also highlighted VPN badges on verified VPN apps and fixed issues related to Wear OS device connections. See below for the complete changelog:

– Android System Intelligence U.41/V.16 (2025-01-20)
– [Phone] Bug fixes and improvements to Pixel Now Playing Album Art feature

– Google Play Store v44.6 (2025-01-20)
– [Auto, PC, Phone, TV, Wear] Users in Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, and Senegal can now use their local currency for Google Play purchases
– [Phone] VPN badge now available on verified VPN apps

– Google Play services v25.02 (2025-01-20)
– Device Connectivity
– [Phone, Wear] Issues with device connections-related services have been fixed for better user experience

Thank you, Google Support.


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