# Versatile Music Developer Apps The Universal Music Player App Lets You Create Develop Apps By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-03-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-music-player References: [phonearena](http://www.phonearena.com/news/Googles-Universal-Music-app-helps-developers-produce-one-app-that-fits-all-Android-form-factors_id67182) & [androidcentral](http://www.androidcentral.com/google-releases-reference-app-multi-device-applications) The Universal Music Player is a new reference app, offered by [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/family-link), that is targeted towards developers. In developer jargon, what makes this app so novel is that it helps designers create [music apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuneful) that work on Android, Android Auto, Android Wear and Google Cast devices. In other words, one size fits all. This app allows developers to use various tools and services including MediaSession, MediaBrowserService and MediaStyle -- found in Android 5.0 -- to put together apps that give users consistent and reliable performance on their Android-powered devices, whether they are smartphones, watches, tablets, television sets or even their car. Once learning about the various tools and possibilities granted by Google, developers simply need to make minor adjustments to have apps ready for use. The app lets developers easily implement features such as [playback controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repeatbeats), album art and others. So if you're a developer and don't want to have to create different apps for each Android form factor, the Universal Music Player might be for you. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Versatile Music Developer Apps:** Opportunity for developers to create music apps that work seamlessly across multiple Android devices. - **One Size Fits All:** Advancement in app development allows for a single app to be used on various Android form factors. - **Consistent and Reliable Performance:** Tools and services provided by Google enable developers to create apps with consistent performance across different Android devices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile App Development:** Mobile app developers can leverage the Universal Music Player app to create versatile music apps for different Android devices. - **Music Streaming:** Music streaming platforms can explore utilizing the Universal Music Player app to offer a consistent user experience across various Android devices. - **Car Technology:** Automotive companies can integrate the Universal Music Player app into their Android Auto systems, providing seamless music playback in vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gamer-Friendly Music Streaming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-streaming-apps.md) - [Cross-Platform Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimoon-music.md) - [Universal Music Access](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-music.md) - [Open-Source Music Streaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simpmusic.md) - [Jazzy Play-Along Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playalong-app.md) - [Metaverse Music Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verses.md) - [Custom Player Themes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playerstyle.md) - [Modular Music Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-blocks.md) - [Music-Themed Fashion Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upstream.md)