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September 17, 2012
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Music-identifying Shazam app can now ID any TV show in the U.S.

By on September 17, 2012 at 10:20 PM.

Music-identifying Shazam app can now ID any TV show in the U.S.

Shazam TV Shows

Popular music identification service Shazam is now more versatile than ever. After announcing on Monday the app is now used by over a quarter of a billion global users, the company is setting its sights on helping couch potatoes identify TV programs in the U.S. When used during a TV show, the Shazam app can pull up information on the cast, trivia, the buzz on celebrities and links from IMDB, Wikipedia and official websites. More →

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April 28, 2011
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Shazam gives Android users unlimited tagging in 2011, Shazam Friends

By on April 28, 2011 at 9:57 PM.

Shazam gives Android users unlimited tagging in 2011, Shazam Friends

Shazam and eBay have teamed up to offer Android users a nice freebie. From now until January 1, 2012, Android Shazam users can enjoy unlimited song tagging without having to buy Shazam Encore. “This is the first exclusive App sponsorship deal agreed by eBay anywhere in the world, and the first time Shazam has selected a partner to provide free services to their customers,” reads the press release. The company’s self-titled, free application gives users the ability to tag up to five songs each month, after which Shazam Encore must be purchased. “In addition, we’re pleased to offer Android Shazamers access to the Shazam Friends social feature, allowing them to share their music discoveries with their Facebook friends and family while discovering exciting new music and content themselves in a continuously updating feed.” The full press release is after the break.

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January 31, 2011
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Former Google, MTV engineers cook up IntoNow – Foursquare meets Shazam for TV fans

By on January 31, 2011 at 6:03 PM.

Former Google, MTV engineers cook up IntoNow – Foursquare meets Shazam for TV fans

If there’s one thing we love here in the good ol’ U. S. of A., it’s television — so it stands to reason that various companies have had a go at TV-based social networks and other trendy services that tie America’s love of television in with America’s love of social networks. To date, none have been overly successful, but that may soon change with the launch of a new iOS app called IntoNow. Comprised of engineers formerly with Google, MTV Networks and IDEO, Palo Alto-based IntoNow on Monday launched an app and network combination bearing the same name. After having played with it for a while this past weekend, we have to say we’re intrigued. More →

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April 1, 2009
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BlackBerry App World officially comes to life

By on April 1, 2009 at 12:49 AM.

BlackBerry App World officially comes to life

Ladies and gentlemen, the highly anticipated and long-awaited BlackBerry App World is out and ready to roll. Now you can officially wonder where your emails, SMS and call history went once you jam pack your memory with apps galore. For those who were feeling a little iPhone envy, you can now enjoy tons of your own apps for the BlackBerry with many being developed by the same folks who produced some of the iPhone apps. All you have to do is download BlackBerry App World and grab some premium or free apps for your enjoyment. For now, a PayPal account is required to purchase apps but RIM is working on getting other forms of payment in the works soon. Some of the apps include Shazam, Bloomberg and a fun little game called Brain Challenge 2. We all know this is just a start as developers are still cranking away with their apps, so there is still a lot more to look forward to!

Thanks BadMon1906!

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