Gemini on Android can’t ID songs, and it’s frustrating

Gemini on Android can’t ID songs, and it’s frustrating

Google's Gemini chatbot, initially criticized for cultural insensitivity, has faced additional setbacks, highlighting its rushed release. The now-removed image generator stirred controversy by placing people of color in Nazi-era uniforms, and the chatbot's commentary has been consistently absurd, even equating Hitler's record with Elon Musk posting memes.

On Android, Gemini's flaws extend to breaking Google Assistant's song recognition feature. Users find it frustrating that Gemini fails to identify songs or even direct song identification requests to Google Assistant. The replacement chatbot suggests alternative apps like Shazam or occasionally offers random song suggestions from YouTube, leaving users dissatisfied.

The convenience of Google Assistant's song recognition, especially through voice commands, is sorely missed by many. Despite being part of the Google One AI Premium Plan, priced at $20 per month, Gemini lacks crucial features, including the ability to play songs and create lists, making it an inadequate replacement for Google Assistant on Android.

While the writer acknowledges this as a first-world problem, the frustration underscores the shortcomings of Gemini, raising questions about its readiness and functionality. Attempts to reach out to Google for clarification on the song recognition issue have been made, and any updates will be included in this post. The overall experience with Gemini raises concerns about its development and whether it was truly ready for public release.