The Google Pixel’s Now Playing app may bring back a feature we thought was gone

Among all the exclusive features that Google Pixel users enjoy, Now Playing is one that doesn’t get much attention. Last month was big for this Pixel-exclusive feature, as Google turned it into a standalone app, with leaks revealing these plans weeks in advance.

Since its release last month, we’ve seen the app’s functionality getting a visual upgrade on the lock screen. There’s now an official update to Now Playing via the Play Store, which appears minor at first glance, but could also restore a recently removed feature.