Shazam Gets Updated: MusicHaptics Feature Brings New Experience to Hearing-Impaired Users

Shazam Gets Updated: MusicHaptics Feature Brings New Experience to Hearing-Impaired UsersApple recently updated its music identification app Shazam, adding support for "MusicHaptics." This feature, initially released with iOS 18, utilizes the iPhone's Taptic Engine to provide haptic feedback to help hearing-impaired individuals perceive the rhythm and beat of music, making it easier for them to understand the music

Shazam Gets Updated: MusicHaptics Feature Brings New Experience to Hearing-Impaired Users

Apple recently updated its music identification app Shazam, adding support for "MusicHaptics." This feature, initially released with iOS 18, utilizes the iPhone's Taptic Engine to provide haptic feedback to help hearing-impaired individuals perceive the rhythm and beat of music, making it easier for them to understand the music.

MusicHaptics is not only available in Shazam but also in Apple Music, Apple Music Classical, and other third-party apps that support the feature. Users can enable it by going to "Settings" > "Accessibility" > "MusicHaptics on their iPhone.

The Shazam 18.0 update log doesn't mention the feature specifically, only mentioning it as a regular recommendation. The log reads:

> Thanks for using Shazam to identify songs! We've been working hard to make the app faster and better. Update to the latest version for the newest and most powerful Shazam. Don't forget to keep your Shazams safe and synced across devices. Just turn on iCloud sync in Shazam settings. Love the app? Rate us! We love hearing your feedback and it helps us make Shazam better. Questions? Please visit support.shazam.com.

Apple acquired Shazam for $400 million in 2018 and has spent years integrating it into its ecosystem. Users can now use Siri or Control Center to Shazam music playing around them.

The addition of the "MusicHaptics" feature further enhances the practicality of Shazam, offering hearing-impaired users a new way to experience music. Through vibrations, they can better perceive the rhythm and beat, leading to a deeper understanding of the music. This is a significant benefit for those who cannot enjoy music through auditory means.

This update not only reflects Apple's concern for hearing-impaired users but also demonstrates its continuous exploration of technological innovation. With the continuous advancement of technology, more features designed for hearing-impaired users are expected to emerge in the future, providing them with more convenient and high-quality living experiences.