YouTube Music gains long-awaited Hum to Search feature

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Great news for music lovers who struggle to recall song titles! YouTube Music is finally rolling out the "Hum to Search" functionality, similar to the one available in the main YouTube app since October. This feature utilizes artificial intelligence to recognize melodies you hum, sing, or play on another device. On Android, you'll find a dedicated "Song" button next to the search bar for quick access, while iOS users might already have the feature through an earlier update.

While it doesn't automatically save identified songs to a playlist like Spotify, finding that catchy tune you can't remember is now a breeze. This addition brings YouTube Music more in line with its predecessor, Google Play Music, and offers a convenient way to discover music.

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Google Photos makes finding documents easier

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Organize screenshots and photographed documents better with the latest update to Google Photos. Now, the app automatically identifies screenshots, receipts, notes, and other documents, making them easier to find and manage.

Open a photo of a document, and you'll see a label in the top left corner. This tells you how Google Photos has categorized it. Tap the label to change the category or view all your documents in one place. You can even assign multiple categories to a single image for even more organization.

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1Password brings passkeys to Android

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1Password has announced support for passkeys on Android devices running Android 14 and above. Passkeys are a secure and convenient alternative to traditional passwords, and 1Password's implementation offers a key advantage: it works seamlessly across multiple platforms and browsers.

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Microsoft ends support for Android apps on Windows 11

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Microsoft announced it will discontinue support for the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA), effectively ending Android app functionality on Windows 11. The change takes effect March 5, 2025. Existing users can continue using previously downloaded Android apps from the Amazon Appstore until the support end date. However, new app downloads won't be possible, and searching for the Amazon Appstore or Android apps in the Microsoft Store will be unavailable starting tomorrow, March 6.

This move comes as a surprise, considering Microsoft's ongoing efforts to improve WSA. While the feature aimed to compete with Apple's ability to run iOS apps on M1 Macs, the reliance on the Amazon Appstore instead of the Google Play Store limited its potential. The lack of access to popular apps likely played a significant role in Microsoft's decision.

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