Shazam Music Recognition

Shazam is a music identification application that allows users to recognize songs playing in their surroundings by analyzing a brief audio sample. Founded in 1999 by Chris Barton, Philip Inghelbrecht, Dhiraj Mukherjee, and Avery Wang in London, Shazam Entertainment Limited developed the app to provide users with song titles, artist names, and album information. In 2018, Apple Inc. acquired Shazam for $400 million, integrating its technology into Apple's ecosystem. The app is available on multiple platforms, including iOS, Android, macOS, watchOS, and Wear OS, enabling users worldwide to identify music across various devices. Shazam's features include real-time lyrics, music discovery, and integration with streaming services like Apple Music and Spotify, enhancing the music listening experience for users globally.