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You've probably been there before: there's a song stuck in your head and you can't remember the words, or you hear a song that you want to remember but don't know the name. Fortunately, it's never been easier to identify music around you if you have an Android phone.
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Here's a look at six different ways you can use your Android phone to find out the name of a song.
1. Circle to Search
If you use three-button navigation, hold the center button (the squircle) to open Gemini (formerly Google Assistant). You'll see a search bar, a microphone button, a translate button, and a music note.
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Tap the music note, and a pulsing sound wave interface will pop up, encouraging you to "Play, sing, or hum a song." A list of songs will appear in Google Search along with a percentage match.
2. Gemini
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