{"id":127330,"date":"2025-08-07T16:35:37","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T16:35:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/?p=127330"},"modified":"2025-08-07T16:35:37","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T16:35:37","slug":"apple-owns-shazam-so-why-does-it-still-feel-like-an-afterthought-on-the-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/apple-owns-shazam-so-why-does-it-still-feel-like-an-afterthought-on-the-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"Apple Owns Shazam, So Why Does It Still Feel Like an Afterthought on the iPhone?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >\u062c\u062f\u0648\u0644 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u062d\u062a\u0648\u064a\u0627\u062a<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/apple-owns-shazam-so-why-does-it-still-feel-like-an-afterthought-on-the-iphone\/#Shazam_History_Should_Be_Accessible_in_Apple_Music\" title=\"Shazam History Should Be Accessible in Apple Music\">Shazam History Should Be Accessible in Apple Music<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/apple-owns-shazam-so-why-does-it-still-feel-like-an-afterthought-on-the-iphone\/#No_Automatic_Playlist_Sync\" title=\"No Automatic Playlist Sync\">No Automatic Playlist Sync<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/apple-owns-shazam-so-why-does-it-still-feel-like-an-afterthought-on-the-iphone\/#Lack_of_Contextual_Suggestions_on_the_Song_You_Shazamed\" title=\"Lack of Contextual Suggestions on the Song You Shazamed\">Lack of Contextual Suggestions on the Song You Shazamed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/apple-owns-shazam-so-why-does-it-still-feel-like-an-afterthought-on-the-iphone\/#Missing_Additional_Shazam_Features\" title=\"Missing Additional Shazam Features\">Missing Additional Shazam Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/apple-owns-shazam-so-why-does-it-still-feel-like-an-afterthought-on-the-iphone\/#No_Replay_or_Algorithm_Influence\" title=\"No Replay or Algorithm Influence\">No Replay or Algorithm Influence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/apple-owns-shazam-so-why-does-it-still-feel-like-an-afterthought-on-the-iphone\/#Wasted_Potential_Between_Siri_and_Shazam\" title=\"Wasted Potential Between Siri and Shazam\">Wasted Potential Between Siri and Shazam<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Shazam is the go-to app for identifying a song playing\u2014you simply hold your phone near the sound, and Shazam quickly recognizes the track for you. Apple acquired Shazam in 2018, removing ads for all users and integrating the service with Siri for quick song identification. Yet, nearly seven years later, that\u2019s still all you can do through the system.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>The service offers far more than what Apple has built into its operating system, making it feel like an afterthought\u2014even though it could offer much more if it were more deeply integrated.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"shazam-history-should-be-accessible-in-apple-music\">\n                        Shazam History Should Be Accessible in Apple Music<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<p>Right now, you can add the Shazam music-identifying widget to Control Center for quick access whenever you want to know the name of a song playing. You don\u2019t need to download the native app, and when you tap on the song when it\u2019s recognized, you\u2019re taken to a screen where you can open it in Apple Music.<\/p>\n<p>However, that\u2019s about as far as integration goes. While recognizing a song and linking to it in Apple Music might be enough for some users, it falls short in terms of long-term functionality.<\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" :66.666666666667%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Apple-Owns-Shazam-So-Why-Does-It-Still-Feel-Like.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Nathaniel Pangaro \\\/ How-To Geek | &lt;a href=\\&quot;http:\\\/\\\/apple.com\\&quot; rel=\\&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow\\&quot; target=\\&quot;_blank\\&quot;&gt;Apple&lt;\\\/a&gt; | &lt;a href=\\&quot;http:\\\/\\\/shazam.com\\&quot; rel=\\&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow\\&quot; target=\\&quot;_blank\\&quot;&gt;Shazam&lt;\\\/a&gt;&quot;\">\n<figure>\n        <picture><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data- \/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Your Shazam history of the songs you Shazamed.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Apple-Owns-Shazam-So-Why-Does-It-Still-Feel-Like.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Apple-Owns-Shazam-So-Why-Does-It-Still-Feel-Like.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%;\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Nathaniel Pangaro \/ How-To Geek | <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/apple.com\">Apple<\/a> | <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/shazam.com\">Shazam<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> For instance, once you swipe away from the song information screen, there\u2019s no way to view a history of songs you\u2019ve previously Shazamed. This can be frustrating\u2014especially if you miss the notification with the song title\u2014forcing you to Shazam the song again.<\/p>\n<p>It would make sense to integrate Shazam history directly into Apple Music, since that\u2019s where users will most likely go to play the songs they\u2019ve identified. Not including Shazam listening history natively within the operating system misses a key opportunity for reengagement and further music discovery.<\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" :66.647058823529%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Apple-Owns-Shazam-So-Why-Does-It-Still-Feel-Like.jpeg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Nathaniel Pangaro \\\/ How-To Geek | &lt;a href=\\&quot;http:\\\/\\\/apple.com\\&quot; rel=\\&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow\\&quot; target=\\&quot;_blank\\&quot;&gt;Apple&lt;\\\/a&gt;&quot;\">\n<figure>\n        <picture><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data- \/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Being able to access your Shazam history from the Control Center widget.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Apple-Owns-Shazam-So-Why-Does-It-Still-Feel-Like.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Apple-Owns-Shazam-So-Why-Does-It-Still-Feel-Like.jpeg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%;\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Nathaniel Pangaro \/ How-To Geek | <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/apple.com\">Apple<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> For many, being able to Shazam a song through Siri or the Control Center widget may be enough. Yet, if you want to see recommendations for songs similar to one you Shazamed or see your Shazam history, you still need the native app to be installed.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"no-automatic-playlist-sync\">\n                        No Automatic Playlist Sync<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<p>Accessing your Shazam history would be great inside Apple Music, and having all those songs in a playlist automatically would be great, too. Unfortunately, that is not currently available in its current state of what\u2019s integrated into the operating system.<\/p>\n<p>Just like when you Shazam a song, it gives you an information card about it after it recognizes it, and then can take you to the track in Apple Music. After that, nothing is automatically done unless you manually add it to a playlist.<\/p>\n<p>Putting all the songs you\u2019ve Shazamed into one playlist would make accessing them\u2014and your history\u2014easier and more organized than jumping between different apps. Everything would be in one place, automatically updated each time you Shazam a new song.<\/p>\n<p>This could work similarly to how TikTok allows you to add songs to your Apple Music library. When you hear and see a song being used as a sound on a video within the app, you can tap on it, and at the top, it allows you to add it to your Apple Music library.<\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" :66.650808753568%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1754584518_627_Apple-Owns-Shazam-So-Why-Does-It-Still-Feel-Like.jpeg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Nathaniel Pangaro \\\/ How-To Geek | &lt;a href=\\&quot;http:\\\/\\\/apple.com\\&quot; rel=\\&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow\\&quot; target=\\&quot;_blank\\&quot;&gt;Apple&lt;\\\/a&gt;&quot;\">\n<figure>\n        <picture><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data- \/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The automatically added playlist of songs you have Shazamed.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1754584518_627_Apple-Owns-Shazam-So-Why-Does-It-Still-Feel-Like.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1754584518_627_Apple-Owns-Shazam-So-Why-Does-It-Still-Feel-Like.jpeg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%;\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Nathaniel Pangaro \/ How-To Geek | <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/apple.com\">Apple<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> When you tap that, it automatically adds the song to a playlist\u2014either a new one if it\u2019s your first time adding, or an existing one if you\u2019ve added songs before\u2014and you can access it from there. It\u2019s simple, convenient, and seems to be reliable when done.<\/p>\n<p>Now, Shazam does offer this type of feature, but\u2014like accessing your Shazam history\u2014you need to download the native app. Once you do and turn on adding Shazamed songs automatically to your library, every song you ask to be recognized will be added to this playlist titled \u201cMy Shazam Tracks.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" :66.666666666667%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1754584518_352_Apple-Owns-Shazam-So-Why-Does-It-Still-Feel-Like.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Nathaniel Pangaro \\\/ How-To Geek | &lt;a href=\\&quot;http:\\\/\\\/apple.com\\&quot; rel=\\&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow\\&quot; target=\\&quot;_blank\\&quot;&gt;Apple&lt;\\\/a&gt; | &lt;a href=\\&quot;http:\\\/\\\/shazam.com\\&quot; rel=\\&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow\\&quot; target=\\&quot;_blank\\&quot;&gt;Shazam&lt;\\\/a&gt;&quot;\">\n<figure>\n        <picture><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data- \/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Turning on the feature to sync your Shazam songs to Apple Music automatically in the Shazam app.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1754584518_352_Apple-Owns-Shazam-So-Why-Does-It-Still-Feel-Like.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1754584518_352_Apple-Owns-Shazam-So-Why-Does-It-Still-Feel-Like.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%;\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Nathaniel Pangaro \/ How-To Geek | <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/apple.com\">Apple<\/a> | <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/shazam.com\">Shazam<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> While helpful and easy to set up, it would be great if this feature were automatically incorporated into Apple\u2019s operating system. There would be no need to download another app; just have the feature automatically activate after Shazming a song. You could find it in the Music app settings if you want to turn it off.<\/p>\n<p>Having a playlist filled with all the songs you\u2019ve Shazamed is an excellent and easy-to-use feature, but you shouldn&#8217;t need yet another app to access it. If the middleman were removed and the connection between Shazam and Apple Music were built directly into the system, this feature would likely see much wider use.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"lack-of-contextual-suggestions-on-the-song-you-shazamed\">\n                        Lack of Contextual Suggestions on the Song You Shazamed<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<p>Identifying songs is the main reason people use Shazam, but there should be more after the song is identified. This especially applies after asking Siri or using the Control Center widget.<\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" :66.666666666667%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1754584518_191_Apple-Owns-Shazam-So-Why-Does-It-Still-Feel-Like.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Nathaniel Pangaro \\\/ How-To Geek | Apple&quot;\">\n<figure>\n        <picture><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data- \/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Shazam page showcased after Shazaming on a song via Siri or the Control Center widget.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1754584518_191_Apple-Owns-Shazam-So-Why-Does-It-Still-Feel-Like.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1754584518_191_Apple-Owns-Shazam-So-Why-Does-It-Still-Feel-Like.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%;\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Nathaniel Pangaro \/ How-To Geek | Apple<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> When you tap on the notification after a song is identified, it brings you to an information page on the song. Yet, it would be nice to get similar songs like it or curated playlists surrounding the songs to open discovery to new music.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, getting additional information on the artist\u2019s discography and any upcoming releases from the same screen would be helpful instead of going through extra menus. This would expand exposure to the artist of the song you Shazamed.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to add the song to a specific playlist or your library, you can tap the three dots in the screen&#8217;s upper-right corner. However, these options are hidden if you didn\u2019t already know they existed. These actions would be much more intuitive to appear directly beneath the \u201cOpen in Apple Music\u201d button.<\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" :66.666666666667%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1754584519_199_Apple-Owns-Shazam-So-Why-Does-It-Still-Feel-Like.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Nathaniel Pangaro \\\/ How-To Geek | &lt;a href=\\&quot;http:\\\/\\\/apple.com\\&quot; rel=\\&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow\\&quot; target=\\&quot;_blank\\&quot;&gt;Apple&lt;\\\/a&gt;&quot;\">\n<figure>\n        <picture><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data- \/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Adding to your library or a specific playlist from the page after Shazaming a song via Siri or the Control Center widget.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1754584519_199_Apple-Owns-Shazam-So-Why-Does-It-Still-Feel-Like.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1754584519_199_Apple-Owns-Shazam-So-Why-Does-It-Still-Feel-Like.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%;\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Nathaniel Pangaro \/ How-To Geek | <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/apple.com\">Apple<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> Expanding the song information page to include recommendations to similar tracks or additional music by the same artist would also be a valuable addition. This would give users everything they need\u2014discovery, context, and action\u2014in one place, without requiring them to navigate multiple menus.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"missing-additional-shazam-features\">\n                        Missing Additional Shazam Features<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<p>While Shazam is an excellent tool for recognizing different songs on the fly, the service also offers additional features. Yet, you wouldn\u2019t know they existed without downloading the app.<\/p>\n<p>One of those features is Auto Shazam, which keeps Shazam listening in the background and automatically recognizes, saves, and adds the song to your Shazam history without you needing to lift a finger. This is convenient to use when you\u2019re out and want to know the songs being played around you, either in a store or at a public event.<\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" :66.684210526316%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1754584519_367_Apple-Owns-Shazam-So-Why-Does-It-Still-Feel-Like.jpeg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Nathaniel Pangaro \\\/ How-To Geek | &lt;a href=\\&quot;http:\\\/\\\/apple.com\\&quot; rel=\\&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow\\&quot; target=\\&quot;_blank\\&quot;&gt;Apple&lt;\\\/a&gt; | &lt;a href=\\&quot;http:\\\/\\\/shazam.com\\&quot; rel=\\&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow\\&quot; target=\\&quot;_blank\\&quot;&gt;Shazam&lt;\\\/a&gt;&quot;\">\n<figure>\n        <picture><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data- \/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Turning on Auto Shazam in the Shazam app.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1754584519_367_Apple-Owns-Shazam-So-Why-Does-It-Still-Feel-Like.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1754584519_367_Apple-Owns-Shazam-So-Why-Does-It-Still-Feel-Like.jpeg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%;\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Nathaniel Pangaro \/ How-To Geek | <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/apple.com\">Apple<\/a> | <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/shazam.com\">Shazam<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> It would be great to toggle this within the Control Center widget. You would just need to hold down on it and select \u201cTurn On Auto Shazam. &#8221; Then, your device would constantly listen to and add songs to your Shazam playlist until you turn it off.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, Shazam analyzes your music history and offers concerts near your location or that fit your music taste. Within that section, you can see the dates and venues a specific artist is playing at, add it to your calendar, and be linked to the show on Ticketmaster.<\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" :66.666666666667%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1754584519_403_Apple-Owns-Shazam-So-Why-Does-It-Still-Feel-Like.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Nathaniel Pangaro \\\/ How-To Geek | &lt;a href=\\&quot;http:\\\/\\\/apple.com\\&quot; rel=\\&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow\\&quot; target=\\&quot;_blank\\&quot;&gt;Apple&lt;\\\/a&gt; | &lt;a href=\\&quot;http:\\\/\\\/shazam.com\\&quot; rel=\\&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow\\&quot; target=\\&quot;_blank\\&quot;&gt;Shazam&lt;\\\/a&gt;&quot;\">\n<figure>\n        <picture><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data- \/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Shazam app showcasing tour information from the artist&#039;s page.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1754584519_403_Apple-Owns-Shazam-So-Why-Does-It-Still-Feel-Like.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1754584519_403_Apple-Owns-Shazam-So-Why-Does-It-Still-Feel-Like.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%;\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Nathaniel Pangaro \/ How-To Geek | <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/apple.com\">Apple<\/a> | <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/shazam.com\">Shazam<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> This is all great information, but wouldn&#8217;t this work better in the Apple Music app? Apple Music features are already integrated into the Shazam app, but the inverse isn&#8217;t true.<\/p>\n<p>Apple introduced Set List playlists for artists currently on tour last October, and it would be a great addition to see more information about a concert within that section. It would also allow people interested in the setlist to easily link to tickets for the show without needing to leave the app.<\/p>\n<p>The Shazam app already includes a lot of information about artists\u2019 tours, and while it offers access to playlists, songs, and more, it would be even more helpful for this information to flow the other way. Apple Music should also display tour details directly on the artist\u2019s page or at the bottom of their Set List playlist.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"no-replay-or-algorithm-influence\">\n                        No Replay or Algorithm Influence<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<p>Apple releases its annual Apple Music Replay to give you an overview of your year in music. This includes information on your top artist, song, playlist, album, and genre.<\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" :66.666666666667%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1754584519_134_Apple-Owns-Shazam-So-Why-Does-It-Still-Feel-Like.jpeg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Nathaniel Pangaro \\\/ How-To Geek | &lt;a href=\\&quot;http:\\\/\\\/apple.com\\&quot; rel=\\&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow\\&quot; target=\\&quot;_blank\\&quot;&gt;Apple&lt;\\\/a&gt;&quot;\">\n<figure>\n        <picture><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data- \/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Apple Music Replay screen seen when opening up the section.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1754584519_134_Apple-Owns-Shazam-So-Why-Does-It-Still-Feel-Like.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1754584519_134_Apple-Owns-Shazam-So-Why-Does-It-Still-Feel-Like.jpeg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%;\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Nathaniel Pangaro \/ How-To Geek | <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/apple.com\">Apple<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> Another source of information that could be cool to include would be information on the songs you have Shazamed over the past year. This could consist of your most Shazamed genre, artist, or songs from an album.<\/p>\n<p>This statistic would only be shown during the year-end Apple Music Replay recap instead of the monthly ones\u2014unless you\u2019re someone who Shazams songs frequently. It would offer another layer of insight into the music that grabs your attention throughout the year and could encourage you to explore more music similar to the tracks highlighted in the stats.<\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" :66.666666666667%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1754584520_978_Apple-Owns-Shazam-So-Why-Does-It-Still-Feel-Like.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Nathaniel Pangaro \\\/ How-To Geek | &lt;a href=\\&quot;http:\\\/\\\/apple.com\\&quot; rel=\\&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow\\&quot; target=\\&quot;_blank\\&quot;&gt;Apple&lt;\\\/a&gt;&quot;\">\n<figure>\n        <picture><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data- \/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Apple Music Replay showcasing milestones (if any) and the year&#039;s playlist.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1754584520_978_Apple-Owns-Shazam-So-Why-Does-It-Still-Feel-Like.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1754584520_978_Apple-Owns-Shazam-So-Why-Does-It-Still-Feel-Like.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%;\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Nathaniel Pangaro \/ How-To Geek | <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/apple.com\">Apple<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> With this information, Apple Music could also incorporate the songs you frequently Shazam into its algorithm to recommend new music based on that history. This could include integrating the data into the tailored New Music playlist or introducing a new playlist titled \u201cBased on What You\u2019ve Shazamed.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>All in all, you can always look at your Shazam history and make your judgments, but seeing that data visualized in a fun way through Apple Music Replay\u2014or getting a curated playlist based on the songs you\u2019ve Shazamed\u2014would give more meaning to the act. It would make Shazaming a song feel like it has a lasting impact beyond just identifying what\u2019s currently playing.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"wasted-potential-between-siri-and-shazam\">\n                        Wasted Potential Between Siri and Shazam<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<p>As it\u2019s already known, you can use Siri to Shazam songs by asking what song is playing. However, with Siri and Apple Intelligence, things could be better.<\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" :66.666666666667%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1754584520_686_Apple-Owns-Shazam-So-Why-Does-It-Still-Feel-Like.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Nathaniel Pangaro \\\/ How-To Geek | &lt;a href=\\&quot;http:\\\/\\\/apple.com\\&quot; rel=\\&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow\\&quot; target=\\&quot;_blank\\&quot;&gt;Apple&lt;\\\/a&gt;&quot;\">\n<figure>\n        <picture><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data- \/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Siri is listening to the song currently playing to be able to identify it with Shazam.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1754584520_686_Apple-Owns-Shazam-So-Why-Does-It-Still-Feel-Like.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1754584520_686_Apple-Owns-Shazam-So-Why-Does-It-Still-Feel-Like.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%;\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Nathaniel Pangaro \/ How-To Geek | <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/apple.com\">Apple<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> One way Siri could be improved is by allowing users to take action with music using just their voice. For example, commands like \u201cShazam this song and add it to my library\u201d or \u201cShazam this song and add it to my Favorites Mix\u201d would give you more control over what happens after identifying a song.<\/p>\n<p>It would ultimately streamline the process, making Siri more powerful and the Shazam integration more meaningful.<\/p>\n<p>Another way Siri could be improved with Shazam information is by asking what song you previously Shazamed. Since the app knows the location where you Shazamed a song, you could say, \u201cWhat was the song I Shazamed at Walmart this afternoon?\u201d On the other hand, you could simply ask, \u201cShow me all the songs I Shazamed today.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While Siri improvements have yet to roll out across Apple\u2019s operating systems since their WWDC 2024 unveiling, this addition could easily align with Apple\u2019s vision for a more intelligent, app-integrated Siri. Just as the new Siri is expected to pull up a photo of your glasses prescription or surface a specific email, it should also be able to access your Shazam history or add identified songs directly to your library or a playlist.<\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" :66.666666666667%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1754584520_985_Apple-Owns-Shazam-So-Why-Does-It-Still-Feel-Like.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&lt;a href=\\&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtu.be\\\/vhNJEDWqGL8?si=jOQ40FRpM7csub7j\\&quot; rel=\\&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow\\&quot; target=\\&quot;_blank\\&quot;&gt;Apple&lt;\\\/a&gt;&quot;\">\n<figure>\n        <picture><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" data- \/><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" data- \/><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Siri finds glasses prescription with the help of Apple Intelligence.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1754584520_985_Apple-Owns-Shazam-So-Why-Does-It-Still-Feel-Like.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1754584520_985_Apple-Owns-Shazam-So-Why-Does-It-Still-Feel-Like.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&#038;ssl=1\" style=\"display:block;height:auto;max-width:100%;\" title=\"\"><\/p>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\"><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/vhNJEDWqGL8?si=jOQ40FRpM7csub7j\">Apple<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> Expanding Siri\u2019s capabilities to handle these tasks would make it feel more like a music assistant than a song identifier. It would give the virtual assistant a more meaningful purpose in music discovery and make navigating your Shazam history more intuitive.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Shazam has already been incorporated into Apple\u2019s operating systems across devices, but the integration is shallow. It can recognize songs and guide you to them in Apple Music, but it misses out on some great features Shazam offers unless you download the native app.<\/p>\n<p>Apple owns Shazam, and it\u2019s been years since the acquisition, so it\u2019s about time the company integrated more of its features into its operating systems. Additionally, with the promise of Apple Intelligence upgrades to Siri, utilizing information from Shazam could be game-changing for music discoverers.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shazam is the go-to app for identifying a song playing\u2014you simply hold your phone near the sound, and Shazam quickly recognizes the track for you. Apple acquired Shazam in 2018, removing ads for all users and integrating the service with Siri for quick song identification. Yet, nearly seven years later, that\u2019s still all you can &#8230; <a title=\"Apple Owns Shazam, So Why Does It Still Feel Like an Afterthought on the iPhone?\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/apple-owns-shazam-so-why-does-it-still-feel-like-an-afterthought-on-the-iphone\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Apple Owns Shazam, So Why Does It Still Feel Like an Afterthought on the iPhone?\">\u0625\u0642\u0631\u0623 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0632\u064a\u062f<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":127331,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[1679,1719,50],"class_list":["post-127330","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mobile","tag-apple-iphone","tag-audio-video","tag-streaming"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1754584529_Apple-Owns-Shazam-So-Why-Does-It-Still-Feel-Like-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1440&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/127330","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=127330"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/127330\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/127331"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=127330"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=127330"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodwriterz.com\/site\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=127330"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}