Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Google Play Music app update brings tweaks to Now Playing, Recent, playlists and widget

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Ever since [introducing the Google Music app in beta last year][3] its developers have been hard at work [trimming away the rougher edges][4] and that's never been more evident than in the new 4.3.606 version now available for download. While Google Play Music's overall look hasn't shifted significantly, the changelog and a quick spin using it reveal nearly every screen has had some slight change. As seen above, the recently played screen now features larger album art, while the action bar has been adjusted with different transport controls. In this version, users have the ability to adjust and reorder music in the Now Playing queue, while a refreshed widget shows off album art and allows for thumbs up without opening the app. The settings menu has a direct link to the [Nexus Q][5] control app (assuming you can run it, and have one), hit the Play store for the updated version to try it out yourself.

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