The latest update from YouTube might make us forget Shazam!

The world's premier video and music platform, YouTube, presents us with another groundbreaking update.

The latest update from YouTube might make us forget Shazam!

Many of us have faced the challenge of identifying a song that's lingering in our minds. Popular platforms like Shazam have been instrumental in this quest. Yet, the process of identifying and then playing the song can sometimes be disjointed. Recognizing this gap, YouTube is innovating by introducing a new feature.

As one of the world's most popular video platforms, YouTube never ceases to evolve. A recent addition to its repertoire is a song search functionality that enables users to sing, hum, or whistle into their phones to identify a song.

The latest update from YouTube might make us forget Shazam!

This function isn't entirely new in the tech world, reminiscent of Google's “hum to search” feature available on the Google app and Google Assistant. However, the distinction lies in its seamless integration into the YouTube app itself.

To harness this feature, users need to tap the microphone icon located within the YouTube search bar and vocalize the tune they're searching for. Leveraging AI technology, YouTube will then match the vocal input to the original song, producing a list of potential matches. It's worth noting that as of now, this feature is in its beta testing phase for a limited number of Android users. However, its wider release for the entire Android community is anticipated soon. The timeline for its availability on iOS remains undisclosed.

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