Highlights
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Shazam update to version 17.11 introduces Live Activities for iPhone 15 and iPhone 14 Pro models
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Live Activities allows seamless music detection via Dynamic Island while multitasking
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Users can utilize Shazam from the Control Center toggle for background music detection
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The update enhances multitasking and music recognition capabilities on compatible iPhones
Popular music detection app Shazam has received an update to version 17.11 that adds Live Activities for supported iPhone models, including the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro.
Live Activities on Shazam
With the Live Activities feature, Shazam users on some iPhone models can now continue music detection in the background via the Dynamic Island while running other apps or carrying out other activities on their smartphone.
The Dynamic Island is the centerpiece distinguishing the iPhone 14 Pro models, offering smooth multitasking with seamless app updates and notifications display in a compact, dynamic form.
Interestingly, Shazam, which is Apple-owned software, has taken almost two years to add support for Live Activities.
One of the most easily available ways to utilize Shazam is by means of the Control Center toggle, firing up music detection with a single press.
Even then, the Live Activity works flawlessly without necessarily needing the full Shazam program running in the background.
Whenever Shazam is actively listening for music, the status will be indicated in the Dynamic Island.
When a song is detected, the Dynamic Island will show a notification along with haptic feedback, displaying the discovered music.
This update enhances the multitasking experience for Shazam users on compatible iPhones since they could now identify music playing in the background while doing other things with their device or running other applications.
While the integration of Live Activities support may be late, it is a welcome addition that streamlines the music recognition process and showcases the capabilities of the Dynamic Island feature on the latest iPhone models.
FAQs
What new feature does the Shazam update introduce?
The Shazam update to version 17.11 introduces Live Activities, allowing music detection in the background via the Dynamic Island on supported iPhone models.
Which iPhone models support the new Shazam Live Activities feature?
The Live Activities feature is supported on the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro models.
How does the Live Activities feature work on Shazam?
When Shazam is actively listening for music, the status is indicated in the Dynamic Island. Upon detecting a song, a notification with haptic feedback displays the discovered music in the Dynamic Island.
Can Shazam be used from the Control Center with the new update?
Yes, users can initiate music detection via the Control Center toggle, allowing Shazam to run in the background without needing the full app open.
What is the Dynamic Island on iPhone 14 Pro models?
The Dynamic Island is a feature on iPhone 14 Pro models that offers smooth multitasking with seamless app updates and notifications display in a compact, dynamic form.
Apple Adds Support for Live Activities to Shazam .Details?
Apple today added support for Live Activities in Shazam, its free music discovery and identification app.
Shazam’s Live Activities keep the user updated when searching for music in the background, which is particularly useful when multitasking or identifying songs in other apps.
The last significant update to Shazam arrived in January, allowing users to identify songs from other apps while listening with headphones.
Apple acquired Shazam in 2018, and has been gradually bringing the app into closer alignment with Apple Music ever since, offering trials to the streaming service through the app and the ability to sync Shazams directly to Apple Music.
Shazam can be downloaded from the App Store for free.
It can be accessed through the Control Center on iPhone and iPad, through Siri commands, or on the Mac, as well as via widgets. Version 17.11 of Shazam is now available.
Apple opened up its Live Activities API to third-party iPhone apps with the release of iOS 16.1 in 2022, and many developers have since made good use of the feature.
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