Apple finalizes purchase of Shazam

It was a few months ago when we found out that the Cupertino company, Apple, was buying Shazam, the popular song recognition application. Now, and a few days after the European Commission approved the acquisition by apple after an investigation. The American company has finalized the purchase and Shazam is already owned by the apple. Of course, the amount is unknown, but rumors point to about 400 million dollars. Now that this app becomes part of Apple, what's changing? Will it still be accessible on Android? Here we tell you all the details and what you need to know.

The truth is that there are not many details about the new application, but the purchase by Apple has a purpose, to improve the Apple Music app, which surprisingly is available for both iOS and Android. Shazam will integrate with Apple Music soon. We don't know how, but it's likely we'll even have a category of our own on the streaming music service, and Shazam will open with Apple Music by default. The song recognition app will continue to have its own platform. Apple has confirmed that Shazam will be free for all users Although Apple has not specified it in its statement, the application would be free. Therefore, the changes that exist a priori are good: a platform available in all services and without .

Shazam, one of the first to appear on the App Store

According to Apple, Shazam was one of the first apps to appear on the App Store and is very popular among users who like music, with over 1 billion downloads. Apple has also said in its statement that they will bring more ways to discover and experience music to users.

Although the company has not confirmed it, better integration with other operating system services is expected, such as iOS, with better integration with SiriHomePod etc. For now, it only remains to wait for the next changes. Of course, you can still use Shazam on your device.

Via: Apple.