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Cortana's music recognition feature not working any longer due to Groove Music closure

By Cosmin Vasile

Published: Jan 04, 2018, 3:18 PM

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Cortana's music recognition feature not working any longer due to Groove Music closure

If you have a device that uses Cortana, you'll be unpleasantly surprised to know that the music recognition functionality will not work anymore. Microsoft announced last year that it will shut down its Groove Music streaming service at the beginning of 2018.

Because of that, Cortana's music recognition functionality has been retired, Microsoft recently confirmed. Even so, if you're using Cortana on a smartphone, there are plenty of alternatives that some would say that make a better job.

It's unclear whether or not this feature will make a comeback to Cortana later on, but Microsoft was very specific and said the “music recognition functionality has been retired.”

Obviously, this isn't too much of an issue for Android and iOS users who are probably using Shazam, but it's a real problem for Windows 10 users since Shazam has pulled its app from the Microsoft Store.

source: Jason Deakins (Twitter) via WindowsCentral

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Cosmin, a tech journalist with a career spanning over a decade, brought a wealth of experience to PhoneArena. His expertise lies in brands like Samsung and Nokia, and he has a keen interest in innovative technologies. After a brief stint in PR, Cosmin returned to tech journalism in 2016, committed to delivering clear and objective news. When he's not writing or appearing as a guest on TV and radio shows, Cosmin enjoys playing RPGs, watching Netflix, and nurturing his passion for history and travel.