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Shazam – the leading music finder application – has recently rolled out a swell new feature that lets Chrome users identify whatever song is playing on the webpage they have actively open without the need to reach for the smartphone every time. The official extension informs Google Chrome surfers of what song is playing in an ad, video, trailer, or live stream, as well as saves one’s search history. Since Shazam belongs to Apple (purchased in 2017 for an estimated $400 million), it is not surprising that the extension also provides links to Apple Music and lets you connect your Apple Music account.
To utilize the new feature, Google Chrome users need to install the Shazam extension from Google’s Chrome Web Store and set up synchronization with Apple Music when necessary. After that, they can simply click on the extension icon displayed to the right of the browser address bar and tap the Shazam launch button to get the program to start searching for the track that is currently playing.
The reports from real-life users have varied as to how smoothly and accurately the extension performs. Some complained that the service was not working correctly and was noticed to impede the quality of the actual audio, making it stall and skip slightly. Several Chrome store reviewers even claimed they could not get the app up and running at all. It resulted in the extension being removed from the store temporarily. However, thorough testing has not revealed any problems, so, at present, Shazam’s extension for Chrome is available for download again.
Have you had the chance to test out the new feature yet? Did you spot any flaws in its performance? How reliable do you find Shazam to be in general? Let us know what you think in the comment section below, and feel free to share this post with your friends!

The list of the most downloaded apps has rapidly changed during the pandemic in 2020. The battle between Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook continues. It wasn’t really clear who would be the winner this year until this week. TikTok became the most downloaded app two years in a row. About 586 million people around the world have downloaded this program. 

The next app on the list is Instagram with 566 million downloads. Compared with the TikTok rating, it’s not a big difference though. This year, people were searching for programs to express themselves online freely. Both TikTok and Instagram are perfect apps for this purpose. Third place goes to Facebook with 474 million subscribers. Facebook is followed by WhatsApp with 444 million downloads. Thus, Meta programs remain the most popular among mobile apps. 

Youtube was among the apps which could be in the top 5. However, it was overtaken by Telegram. If you hear about this app for the first time, this messenger is similar to WhatsApp or Signal. It allows sharing diverse files and taking part in video calls. The list of most downloaded apps is different for App Store and Google Play. Some apps that were popular among Apple or Android users last year don’t appear in the combined list. 

Apps Top 10 includes Snapchat, Facebook Messenger, Zoom, CapCut, and Google Meet. It’s difficult to predict next year's app rating. TikTok may still be on top, or a new app with high rates becomes the top one, who knows. Do you use some of the Top 10 apps in 2021? Do you think their popularity is fair? If you want to share your experience and thoughts with us, write in the sections below.