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long story short
- The Shazam Wear OS app has received a major update.
- Shazam on Wear OS now recognizes songs without the need for a phone app.
- If the smartwatch is not connected to the internet, the app can now record songs and match them when the internet connection is re-established.
Shazam is a music recognition app that becomes even more useful on Wear OS. The smartwatch app has received a major update that allows it to run independently of the phone app.
according to 9 to 5 google, the new and improved Shazam for Wear OS now recognizes songs on its own. Wear OS apps no longer need to rely on a phone app to do this, so you don’t even need to download the app on your Android phone.
If your device is offline, the app will now be able to record the song you want to recognize. Once the smartwatch reconnects to the internet, it can use the recording to play the game.
The update also introduces real-time synchronization across devices, but you must be logged in first. The outlet notes that if you don’t use the Google Account option, you’ll need to open the smartphone app first to make sure everything goes smoothly.
Shazam’s latest update (version 14.18) is widely available through the Google Play Store. It’s good to know that, despite being owned by Apple, the company continues to develop the app for other platforms.