TechPhonesiPhonesShazam on iPhone just got a huge audio upgradeShazam can now tell you what you’re hearing in other apps including TikTok and YouTubeWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TechPhonesiPhonesShazam on iPhone just got a huge audio upgradeShazam can now tell you what you’re hearing in other apps including TikTok and YouTubeWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Shazam can now tell you what you’re hearing in other apps including TikTok and YouTube
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Apple)
(Image credit: Apple)
Shazam, the song recognition app thatAppleacquired and built intoiOS, just got a really big audio upgrade that makes it even more useful. You can now use it inside third-party apps to work out what audio is playing.
I tend to use Shazam in places such as pubs where I want to know what’s coming over the speakers. But now you can use it with third party apps too, so for example if you want to know what song is in the background of a YouTube video, an Instagram reel, a Threads video or a TikTok clip then you can get Shazam to work its magic on those too.
How to use Shazam to recognise music inside apps
When Shazam has identified the song, it’ll pop up a notification or a Dynamic Island message that you can tap on to see more information about the song. It’ll add the track to your Apple Music, but if you don’t have Apple Music on your phone the Shazam app can also keep track of what you’ve searched for. And unless you switch the feature off, Shazam uses your iCloud account to sync between all your different devices.
I really like this new feature. Shazam has always felt a little bit like magic – I think it still has the wow factor, years after it first appeared – but this is practical magic, enabling you to identify songs from soundtracks and skits alike.
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