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Original author(s) | Apple Inc, Shazam Entertainment Limited |
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Developer(s) | Apple Inc. |
Initial release | 19 August 2002 |
Stable release | 18.6 (latest known version) |
Operating system | iOS, MacOS, WatchOS, Windows, Android, Wear OS. |
Available in | English |
Type | Music |
License | Open source |
Website | www |
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.