Shazam

What is Shazam?

Shazam is a powerful music recognition application that allows users to identify songs, movies, TV shows, and advertisements by capturing a short audio sample. It creates a unique digital fingerprint of the audio and matches it against a vast database to provide instant identification. Beyond song recognition, Shazam offers features such as time-synced lyrics, music video access, artist biographies, concert alerts, and integration with popular streaming services like Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube Music. The app supports automatic song detection with Auto Shazam and syncs identified tracks across devices via iCloud, enhancing music discovery and user convenience.

Key Features

• Instant Music Recognition

  Identifies songs within seconds by analyzing a short audio sample and matching it to a comprehensive database using unique audio fingerprints.

• Auto Shazam

  Continuously listens and identifies music playing around the user even when the app is running in the background.

• Streaming Service Integration

  Connects with Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, YouTube Music, and others to stream full tracks, create playlists, and explore more content.

• Time-Synced Lyrics and Videos

  Displays synchronized lyrics for many songs and provides access to official music videos and artist content.

• Cross-Device Sync and Backup

  Saves identified songs to the user’s account and backs them up to iCloud, allowing access across multiple devices.

• Music Discovery and Recommendations

  Offers personalized song recommendations, trending charts by region, and concert alerts to enhance music exploration.

Use Cases

• Music Identification : Users can quickly identify unknown songs playing nearby or through headphones with a simple tap.
• Music Discovery : Discover new music through personalized recommendations, trending charts, and artist profiles.
• Lyric and Video Engagement : Sing along with time-synced lyrics and watch official music videos directly within the app.
• Playlist Management : Automatically add identified songs to playlists on Apple Music or Spotify for seamless listening.
• Concert and Artist Updates : Receive notifications about upcoming concerts and ticket availability for favorite artists.

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