You're Using Shazam Wrong if You Don't Have This Feature Turned On

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Aside from "Google," no tech brand became a verb faster than "Shazam."

"What's that song?" … "I dunno. Shazam it."

When you're at a wedding, visiting your dentist or listening to the radio and you hear a new song you like, the trusty app Shazam (for iOS or Android) can usually help you out by analyzing the track and showing you the musical performer and song ...