Shazam


Released January, 2002

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Shazam is a mobile phone application that allows users to identify music by recording a ‘tag’ from the radio or television; and then comparing it against a central database for a match.

A user records a clip through the phone’s built-in microphone, after-which an acoustic fingerprint is submitted to the database. If a match is located, information on the song — such as artist, title, and album — is relayed back to the customer. The latest version of Shazam (released in June of 2009 for users of iPhone, OS 3.0 only) adds along a batch of highly innovative new features, all of which are listed in the DETAILS section. ShazamiD is the most simplified version of Shazam; and hosts the most versatile compatibility, including Nokia, Samsung, and Sony Ericsson.

Shizam for iPhone, OS 3.0 Improvements

  • Identify music anywhere:
    from the radio, TV, film, or in a store by simply holding your iPhone towards the music and tapping 'Tag'.
  • Buy music you hear:
    your Tags link directly to iTunes to give you one-touch access to the music you love.
  • Track your music journey:
    see your Tag appear on Maps inside Shazam, along with your Tag history, to remind you where you were when you captured the moment.
  • Tweet your Tag:
    share the tagged song with your followers - letting them stay up to date with the artist and track details you discover.
  • Share a music moment:
    send your Tags as a Postcard to friends who share your musical taste so they can add the Tag to their own collection in Shazam, as well as preview and buy direct in iTunes.
  • Share the experience:
    send your tags to friends who share your musical taste so they can add the tag to their own collection in Shazam.
  • Watch the video:
    view related videos and other music content on YouTube.
  • Personalise your Tags:
    capture the moment by taking and adding a photo or attach an existing picture. See your shots seamlessly added to your iPhone photo album.
  • Learn more about the music:
    in the Tag Result you can read track and album reviews and artist biographies, plus see other music from the artist and view song lyrics (starting with users in North America).
  • Sort your Tags:
    as your Shazam collection grows you can take control and organise by artist, title, or date - making it easy to find the Tag you want.
  • Store pending Tags:
    for when you don't have data connection, you can still capture the music moment. The untagged track can be sent later when you are back in WiFi or data coverage.

Compatibility

  • 2.5G / 3.5G
  • Android: G1
  • BlackBerry: Bold 9000
  • BlackBerry: Curve 83XX
  • BlackBerry: Pearl Flip 8220
  • BlackBerry: 8900 Javelin
  • BlackBerry: 81XX
  • BlackBerry: 88XX
  • BlackBerry: Storm
  • iPhone: OS 3.0 +Previous Versions
  • iPhone Touch: 1st Generation         
  • iPhone Touch: 2nd Generation       
  • Motorola: RAZR V8
  • Nokia: N70
  • Nokia: N71
  • Nokia: N72
  • Nokia: N73
  • Nokia: N75
  • Nokia: N76
  • Nokia: N77
  • Nokia: N78
  • Nokia: N81
  • Nokia: N81 8GB
  • Nokia: N82
  • Nokia: N92
  • Nokia: N93
  • Nokia: N93i
  • Nokia: N95
  • Nokia: N95-3
  • Nokia: N95 8GB
  • Nokia: N96
  • Nokia: E50
  • Nokia: E51
  • Nokia: E51 camera free
  • Nokia: E65
  • Nokia: E66
  • Nokia: E90
  • Nokia: 3120 classic
  • Nokia: 3600 Slide
  • Nokia: 5310 XpressMusic
  • Nokia: 5610 XpressMusic
  • Nokia: 5320
  • Nokia: 5700 XpressMusic
  • Nokia: 6680
  • Nokia: 6290
  • Nokia: 6110 Navigator
  • Nokia: 6120 Classic
  • Nokia: 6120 Navigator
  • Nokia: 6121 Classic
  • Nokia: 6131 NFC
  • Nokia: 6126
  • Nokia: 6212 classic
  • Nokia: 6220 Classic
  • Nokia: 6234
  • Nokia: 6300
  • Nokia: 6301
  • Nokia: 6500 Slide
  • Nokia: 6500 Classic
  • Nokia: 6600 fold
  • Nokia: 6600 Slide
  • Nokia: 7900 Prism
  • Nokia: 8800 arte
  • Samsung: i560
  • Samsung: i550
  • Samsung: i450
  • Samsung: i520
  • Samsung: SGH L780
  • Sony Ericsson: K770
  • Sony Ericsson: K790
  • Sony Ericsson: K800
  • Sony Ericsson: K810
  • Sony Ericsson: K818
  • Sony Ericsson: S500
  • Sony Ericsson: T650
  • Sony Ericsson: T658
  • Sony Ericsson: W580
  • Sony Ericsson: W610i
  • Sony Ericsson: W830
  • Sony Ericsson: W850
  • Sony Ericsson: W880
  • Sony Ericsson: W888

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