IPhone can indeed identify songs with the help of the music recognition feature introduced in iOS 14.2. This feature is integrated with Shazam, a popular music identification service that Apple acquired in 2018. With just a tap, you can discover the name of a song that is playing around you.
To set up the music recognition feature on your iPhone, you need to follow these steps:
1. Update your iPhone to iOS 14.2 or later: Make sure that your iPhone is running on the latest operating system version. You can check for updates by going to Settings > General > Software Update.
2. Add the Music Recognition toggle to the Control Center: Open the Settings app and go to Control Center. Under the “More Controls” section, you will find “Music Recognition.” Tap the green plus button next to it to add it to your Control Center.
3. Access the Control Center: Swipe down from the top-right corner (iPhone X and newer) or swipe up from the bottom (iPhone 8 and older) to open the Control Center. You will see the Music Recognition icon, which looks like a Shazam logo.
4. Identify a song: Whenever you want to identify a song, simply tap the Music Recognition icon in the Control Center. Your iPhone will start listening to the music and analyze it using Shazam’s database.
5. View the song details: After a few seconds, your iPhone will display a notification with the song’s name, artist, and album. You can tap on the notification to open the song in the Apple Music app or view additional details.
It’s worth noting that the music recognition feature works even if your iPhone is locked or you are using another app. This makes it convenient to identify songs on the go without having to open any separate applications.
This feature can be particularly useful in various situations. For example, if you’re watching a movie or TV show and you hear a song you like, you can quickly identify it using your iPhone. Similarly, if you’re in a restaurant or a store and want to know the name of a song playing in the background, you can easily find out with just a tap.
In my personal experience, I have found the music recognition feature on the iPhone to be quite accurate and reliable. It has helped me discover new songs and artists, and it’s a handy tool to have when you want to quickly identify a song without manually searching for it.
IPhone’s music recognition feature, powered by Shazam, allows you to identify songs with just a tap. By setting it up and adding it to your Control Center, you can easily discover the name, artist, and album of songs playing around you. Whether you’re watching a movie, dining out, or simply curious about a song, this feature can be a helpful companion for music lovers.