iMessage Introduces Shazam Integration
 |
| rewindandcapture.com |
Shazam must surely be one of the greatest success stories of the app world. An elegantly simple, but ingeniously marketable concept, tuning into a daily problem that we've all faced at least once in our lives - hearing a song, liking it, having no way to find out what it is.
It was actually founded in 1999, and launched in 2002 under the name '2580', which was also the shortcode that customers had to use. You see, in those days, you actually had to call Shazam, and it would listen through the phone receiver for 30 seconds before hanging up, sifting through the database and then texting you back the result. The app version debuted in 2008, just as the App Store did, and it's gone from strength to strength since then.
Most recently, they released Shazam Lite, which is purpose built for Android users in newer markets where larger capacity phones aren't necessarily available. Now, in another canny business maneuver, they've put out a version designed to work within iMessage. With it installed, iMessage users will be able to hit a 'touch to Shazam' button anytime they hear a song they want to identify, and then share it directly with the person or people you were messaging with at the time.
 |
| iDownloadBlog.com |
Have you ever been on the phone to somebody during a gig, or night out and held the receiver out towards the speakers, in the hope that they would hear enough of the grainy result to get a share of the awesomeness you were experiencing? If you have, you're an idiot, but far from a lonely idiot, we've all done it, alcohol is indeed a thing.
Shazam also integrated with Google Play Music a few months ago, just in-case all you Android users were feeling a bit put out by all this iMessage talk. Basically, whenever Shazam IDs a track for you, you can immediately stream the song, buy it or create a radio station from it through Google Play Music.
Callum is a film school graduate who is now making a name for himself as a journalist and content writer. His vices include flat whites and 90s hip-hop. Follow him @Songbird_Callum
Contact us on Twitter, on Facebook, or leave your comments below. To find out about social media training or management why not take a look at our website for more info: TheSMFGroup.com
iMessage Introduces Shazam Integration
Reviewed by Unknown
on
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Rating:
Reviewed by Unknown
on
Thursday, October 13, 2016
Rating:
Unknown
Keeping you up to date on social media, digital marketing, apps, news & reviews. Social media, and digital marketing as a whole, are rapidly and constantly changing, adapting to new developments at an ever increasing rate. Just keeping up to date can be a nightmare. Our team of writers know their field, and keep an ear to the ground. We aim to keep you informed of all recent developments in the online world, and teach you a little something along the way. So whether you just want to stay connected, or gain some knowledge for yourself, the Social Songbird will keep on singing! More articles are posted every day so keep checking back! Join the discussion on Twitter - #SocialSongbird Or contact us directly - @SocialSongbird_
Entrepreneur, international speaker on Social Media Marketing. First one in the UK to write and speak in conferences about Twitter as a marketing tool. Consultant to Corporate Companies, Government Organizations, Marketing Managers and Business Owners.
Aspiring novelist with a passion for fantasy and crime thrillers. He hopes to one day drop that 'aspiring' prefix. He started as a writer and soon after he was made Executive Editor and Manager of the team at Social Songbird. A position he held for 5 years.
Adrienne is a passionate writer with experience in editing, content creation, and social media marketing. She’s a lover of animals, helping others improve their writing, and 2000s pop culture.
Musician, audio technician, professional tutor and a Cambridge university English student. Interested in writing, politics and obsessed with reading.
Recently graduated with a BA in English Literature from the University of Exeter, and he is about to study an MA in Journalism at the University of Sheffield. He is an aspiring journalist and novelist; in his free time he enjoys playing chess, listening to music and taking long walks through nature.
Lucy is an undergraduate BSc Politics and International Relations student at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Anna Coopey is a 4th year UG student in Classics at the University of St Andrews in Scotland. She is a keen writer and researcher on a number of topics, varying from Modern Greek literature to revolutionary theory.
Ellie is a recent BA English Literature graduate and aspiring publisher with a passion for writing. Her favourite pastimes include reading and shopping.