Shazam achieves over 70 billion song recognitions globally after two decades of operation. The app, launched in 2002, relies on user contributions to identify tracks across music platforms. It remains a key tool for discovering and sharing songs worldwide.
Apple integrates Shazam’s audio recognition into **ShazamKit**, a new developer framework. It lets apps—on iOS, Android, or other platforms—identify music from Shazam’s database or custom audio libraries. The tool expands on Apple’s 2018 $400 million acquisition of Shazam, repurposing its technology for third-party use.
Apple acquires Shazam, a music app used by hundreds of millions globally. The deal expands Apple’s music discovery tools, integrating Shazam’s technology into its ecosystem. Shazam’s popularity stems from its ability to identify songs via short audio clips.
Apple acquires Shazam, the music identification app used by over 100 million monthly active users. The deal integrates Shazam’s technology into Apple’s ecosystem, though specific plans remain undisclosed.
