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CNET Editors' review
Shazam, like other iPhone music apps, can identify the name, album, and artist of a song just by hearing it over your iPhone's microphone. You'll have to hold the iPhone mic close to the speaker for a few seconds as a song plays--on the radio, in a coffeeshop, or at a party. More often than not, Shazam will accurately report back with the song's name, and (if available) the album art, artist bio, related YouTube videos, and iTunes purchasing links. Also, it had some problems linking to the right YouTube video at times.
Shazam is gratifyingly fast and accurate, but it works best in quieter environments without noise interference. Again, the closer you can get the bottom of your iPhone butted up to the source of the music, the better. Shazam also doesn't do well with more obscure music, and it only helps out with recorded music (i.e., you can't hum a few bars like a competitor). Ad-supported Shazam keeps track of your "tags" (the songs that you've asked about) and lets you add photos and share your tags via e-mail.
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Publisher's Description
From Shazam Entertainment Ltd.:
UNLIMITED TAGGING is now here for everyone, so Shazam as much as you like. Hear a song you don't know? Shazam identifies it instantly - the 4th most downloaded App of all time. You can also: Save & listen again (with 30 sec preview) Buy tracks easily on iTunes Watch music videos, concerts and artist clips on YouTube Share music with your friends on Facebook and Twitter Learn the lyrics you thought you knew Discover new music from your Shazam Friends and Shazam Charts Find out when an artist is on tour or has a new album available Use it when you dont have a signalDo you believe in magic? Maybe you will after trying Shazam a jaw droppingly awesome music identifier. It has the uncanny ability to recognize the track and tell you everything about it GIZMODOYou can upgrade in the app with a few taps for no banner ads, and the incredible new LyricPlay experience: a full screen visualization of lyrics in time with the song you identified.Notes:*If you used Shazam on your current iPhone / iPod touch before November 9, 2009, youre still entitled to unlimited usage.*Shazam on the iPod Touch requires an external microphone for models without a camera.*Previewing and buying music requires the iTunes music store in your country. Previews are courtesy of iTunes.*Lyrics are available in the US, CA, UK, FR, IT, DE, ES, AU & NZ.
What's new in this version: Now with unlimited tagging. Shazam for more music, more lyrics, more everything. No limits. New in 4.7.4 Bug fixNew in 4.7 Look for the Shazam logo on-screen in TV shows and commercials to interact, get exclusive content and other surprises. Was new in 4.6: LyricPlay for Encore subscribers An incredible full screen visualization of lyrics in time with the song you identified Sing along or just discover lyrics in a fun new way Over 25,000 songs supported Available in the US, Canada, UK, France, I... See all new features
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"Amazing. One of the best free apps I have."
Version: Shazam 4.5.1
Pros
Great database, not only popular music but also including jazz and classic!
Cons
Holding up close to the music source could be a pain while driving.
Summary
It even has database for Japanese tunes! Whoa!
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"Mostly good, some bad"
Version: Shazam 4.0.0
Pros
Overall the programs great at picking up music = no problem there
Cons
Can't export your tags to an email or list without jail breaking = total crap. Why do i have to post to FB to get a tag list? (rhetorical question)
Further, at least in my case, the number of tags on my phone (48) do not match my online account (1).Summary
I'd give it 5 stars easily if not for the Cons
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"good for pop music"
Version: Shazam 1.7
Pros
Will get you the pop stuff ok
Cons
Has never been able to id any classic piece ever
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"Most useful iPhone app!"
Version: Shazam 1.7
Pros
Great way to find out what song you're listening to on the radio and you seem to like, including those you can't identify by googling the lyrics
Cons
There are no cons
Summary
Great for all music lovers
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"good!!!!!!"
Version: Shazam 1.7
Pros
very good ---------
Cons
not that good
Summary
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"it's wonderful"
Version: Shazam 1.7
Pros
everything
Cons
might miss a song if the reception is bad
Summary
it's the most fun, the most helpful and very easy to use.
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"Can't name the hard to get songs."
Version: Shazam 1.7
Pros
Easy with the pop songs
Cons
Impossible at b-sides and hard to find ones.
Summary
Will still leave you scratching your head over those hard to remember/find ones.
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"Works great, but..."
Version: Shazam 1.5
Pros
Amazing. Picks up any actual song but...
Cons
There was a tune I knew, but didn't know the song name. It hasn't been on the radio, but it has been stuck in my head FOREVER now. I tried to hum it to "Shazam", but it couldn't pick it up. Other than that, it rules.
Summary
Great app. You can't hum the tune to it, though, because it won't pick it up.
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"The best app for iphone"
Version: Shazam 1.0
Pros
tells you the title of the song and who sings it. it also let u perchase th song tru ur itune account and it also gives u a link to youtube to watch it if it's on youtube. Almost in any lang.
Cons
none yet so far
Summary
Wonder what song that is you are hearing on radio, on tv or from whatever and wherever? Then let Shazam tells you the title of the song and who sings it. It can also let you purchase the song thru itune on your Iphone or it can give u a link to Youtube to watch and listen to the song if it is available
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