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Shazam
Original author(s)Apple Inc, Shazam Entertainment Limited
Developer(s)Apple Inc.
Initial release19 August 2002 (2002-08-19); 22 years ago
Stable release
18.6
(latest known version)
Operating systemiOS, MacOS, WatchOS, Windows, Android, Wear OS.
Available inEnglish
TypeMusic
LicenseOpen source
Websitewww.shazam.com

Shazam is a popular music recognition app that identifies songs, music, and TV shows in real-time. Here are some key features:

Features

  • Music Recognition: Identify songs, music, and TV shows with a single tap.
  • Lyrics: View lyrics to identified songs.
  • Song Previews: Listen to song previews before buying or streaming.
  • Purchase and Streaming: Buy or stream identified songs from various music platforms.
  • Discover: Explore new music, artists, and genres.
  • Share: Share identified songs on social media.

History

  • Launch: Shazam launched in 1999 as a text-based service.
  • App Release: The Shazam app was released in 2008 for iOS and later for Android.
  • Acquisition: Apple acquired Shazam in 2018.

Integrations

  • Apple Music: Shazam integrates seamlessly with Apple Music.
  • Spotify: Shazam also integrates with Spotify.
  • Other Music Platforms: Shazam supports various other music platforms.

Facts

  • Over 1 Billion Downloads: Shazam has been downloaded over 1 billion times.
  • 200 Million Monthly Users
    : Shazam has 200 million monthly active users.
  • 40 Billion Songs Identified
    : Shazam has identified over 40 billion songs since its launch.