Shazam Now Identifies Songs From YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok on iOS Devices

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A New Era in Music Discovery: Shazam Update Now Identifies Songs on Popular Social Media Platforms

In a significant upgrade to its music recognition capabilities, Apple is releasing a new update for Shazam, the popular app that helps users identify songs playing around them. The latest version (v15.36) of the app now enables song recognition not only through the microphone but also from YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok videos.

This feature is particularly useful when you’re browsing through social media or watching a video, and you can’t quite put your finger on that catchy tune playing in the background. With Shazam’s enhanced capabilities, identifying songs has become even more seamless and convenient.

How to Use Shazam’s Song Recognition on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok

To take advantage of this new feature, simply open Shazam and tap the blue button to start the song recognition process. Then, head back to the video you were watching on YouTube, Instagram, or TikTok, and you’ll see the results.

The update is now available for both iOS and Android devices, ensuring that users across different platforms can enjoy this enhanced feature.

Shazam’s Expansion into Social Media Platforms

Shazam has been a staple in music recognition since its acquisition by Apple in 2018 for $400 million. Following the acquisition, Apple integrated Shazam’s functionality into Control Center on iOS devices, making it even easier to identify songs playing around you.

The addition of song recognition from YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok marks a significant milestone in Shazam’s evolution. This feature is particularly exciting given the growing importance of social media platforms as hubs for music discovery.

Android Users Can Also Benefit from Song Recognition

While iOS users can simply tap the blue button to start the song recognition process, Android users need to explicitly grant permission to listen to audio from other apps before using this feature. However, once granted, Shazam on Android devices provides a similar experience to its iOS counterpart.

The Rise of Social Media in Music Discovery

TikTok has been at the forefront of social media’s influence on music discovery with its "New Music" feature launched earlier in May. This feature helps users search for new tracks and artists by promoting their latest releases, further solidifying TikTok’s position as a key platform for emerging musicians.

Conclusion

The latest update to Shazam is a testament to Apple’s commitment to enhancing the music discovery experience on its platforms. By incorporating song recognition from YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, Apple has made it easier than ever for users to identify songs playing around them.

As social media continues to play an increasingly important role in shaping our musical tastes, Shazam’s updated features will undoubtedly become a valuable tool for music enthusiasts and creators alike.

About the Author

Ivan Mehta is a global consumer tech developer at TechCrunch, covering key developments in the industry. Based in India, Ivan has previously worked for publications like Huffington Post and The Next Web. You can reach out to him at im[@]ivanmehta[[dot]]com.

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