Apple is proud to announce a significant achievement for its popular app Shazam — it has surpassed the incredible milestone of 100 billion song identifications. This impressive number translates to an average of 12 tracks identified for every person on Earth, including infants and seniors alike.
Launched in 2002 in the UK, Shazam initially operated through a text-message-based system for song information. Users would dial "2580" and hold their phones up to the music source. Since then, technology has dramatically evolved, and in 2008, Shazam released its app on the Apple App Store, making music recognition accessible to millions worldwide.
After acquiring Shazam in 2018, Apple took steps to enhance the user experience by removing ads from the app, resulting in a cleaner interface and instant access to track information. To date, the most recognized song within the app is "Dance Monkey," boasting an impressive 45 million identifications.
Reaching 100 billion recognitions highlights Shazam's popularity and its crucial role in the music industry, enabling people to discover and identify music anytime, anywhere.
