Shazam Player launches for iOS, and I'm mad about it
I'm whining about Galaxy Nexus this afternoon, not because of the phone, which is exceptional. It's an app wanna-have thing. Today, Shazam launched a cool new mobile app, but it's iOS-only, baby. Got Android? You're out of luck. Dunno `bout you, but Shazam is among my top-five most-used apps. The new one, Shazam Player, could be, too.
The app combines music playback with the discovery tools, including the cool lyrics feature, available with Shazam. There's integration with iTunes for playback and music buying. Users can watch YouTube videos of fav artists and share the "soundtrack" of their day on Facebook or Twitter.
"This is a momentous occasion for the company as it is the first separate app we’ve introduced since the launch of the Shazam App for iPhone in 2008", Andrew Fisher, Shazam CEO, says. "With the Shazam Player App we are staying true to our core music fans by enabling them to experience their own music libraries in a more engaging and social way".
Mr. Fisher, you do know that people with Android phones listen to music, too, right?
Among other Shazam Player features:
- Arist bios
- Tour dates
- Static lyrics
- Streaming lyrics as music plays
- Access to iTunes playlists and create new ones
Okay, I'm done whining. I'll just limp along with Shazam, the included LyricPlay feature and Spotify. And you?