Shazam, which Apple is in the process of acquiring, was today updated to version 11.7.0, introducing several major new features.
When a song is Shazamed, the result is now displayed with the song`s name and an image of the performing artist, rather than the previous cluttered interface with large links to YouTube, Apple Music, and more.
You can access additional information on a Shazamed song by tapping on the artist`s image for details or by using the small bubble buttons displayed at the top and bottom of the app`s redesigned track-result menu to get to Apple Music, lyrics, videos, and more.
On this same screen, there`s a new one-tap `Add To` button that will automatically add a song to an Apple Music or Spotify playlist.
There`s also a new Lyric Syncing feature, which is designed to display a song`s lyrics in real time as the music plays in the Shazam app, highlighting each line right as it`s sung.Your Shazams have a new look!
Once you`ve named that tune, you`ll see a brand-new song page with the following features:
- Lyric Syncing: Belt it like you wrote it! With our new lyric-syncing, you`ll see a song`s lyrics in real time, enabling you to not just sing along to any song you Shazamed but finally master those words.
- Streamlined Results: Now when you Shazam a song, you`ll get the results and one big photo of the artist behind it--perfect for focusing on the music you were looking to discover in the first place. For more info, simply tap on the artist photo.
- Everything In Its Right Place: We`re excited to introduce an all-new track-result menu that makes it easy to view song lyrics, artist videos, updates and more in a single tap. Or swipe.
- Faster Playlisting: Connected to Apple Music or Spotify? `Add to` playlist now takes one less tap. Simple!As MacStories points out, Shazam has continued to receive regular updates since Apple`s acquisition of the service was announced, suggesting App ...
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