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Apple Acquires Music Recognition App Shazam

Apple Acquires Music Recognition App Shazam

Apple (AAPL) announced it would acquire Shazam Entertainment, the UK-based (EWU) startup behind a popular music recognition app called Shazam. Apple confirmed the deal with Shazam in a statement cited by CNBC and other news outlets. “We are thrilled that Shazam and its talented team will be joining Apple.