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Everything you need to know in app news this week

Chelsea Handler: Gotta Go, an app for making well-timed excuses to leave, launched Saturday alongside Handler's new Netflix documentary.

Pandora is creating a more personal type of radio station. The Internet radio company is debuting a new feature called Thumbprint Radio, which creates a personalized station based on everything you've ever liked on the service. It will be available o...

This list is a look at the best music and entertainment apps to ever make their way to the iPhone, based on our list of the best 100 iPhone apps of all time.

Apple released its latest and greatest iPhone on Friday with an all-new pressure-sensitive 3D Touch input system that introduces novel user interactions like "peek and pop," Quick Actions, added gesture control and more. To help get new iPhone 6s owners started, we put together a list of the best apps that take advantage of the handset's unique capabilities.

An updated version of the app will show artists' searches to users.

With newly-delivered Apple Watch units now on the wrists of the lucky, users will undoubtedly be looking to try out the best launch-day apps for their latest purchase. AppleInsider offers a roundup of some prominent and essential launch-day apps, divided by category.

Apple has the best smartphone ecosystem, the best tablet ecosystem, and as of today, the best smartwatch ecosystem when it comes to apps. But the app story is dramatically different on the Watch in a way that you won't quite understand until you start to use one. Where on the iPhone and iPad, apps are almost everything that you do, on the Apple Watch, apps really aren't something you want to play around with. In fact, you may often find yourself wondering why you'd use some of these apps at all....

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Before the Apple Watch even shipped, updates started hitting the App Store, adding Watch interfaces to the apps we already love on the iPhone.

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In preparation for Apple’s first wearable device, mobile developers have been busy creating all kinds of applications designed especially for the Apple Watch’s small screen. The watch, which is said by early testers to be so usable that they found they were no longer pulling out their iPhone as often, allows you to interact with a variety of apps and notifications, ranging…

Popular music, TV and ad recognition app Shazam made its way to the Mac on Wednesday with a new app that operates in background to serve up instant matches, with one-click access to lyrics, music video and iTunes purchasing.

Music and television show discovery app Shazam on Monday rolled out an update that integrates Internet radio service Rdio, offering in-app track streaming to users of both products.

Shazam doesn't want you to leave its app, and has partnered with music streaming service Rdio to make that happen. A new update to Shazam's iOS app that went out today — and is headed to the Android version — lets you play full versions of songs you've identified using the company's tagging technology. It requires being a Rdio subscriber, and allowing Shazam access to your account. Once you've linked the two, you can also add songs to Rdio playlists right from Shazam, listen to full tracks from...

A report on Wednesday claims Apple is looking to incorporate a song identification feature into its upcoming iOS 8 operating system, possibly as part of Siri, and is working with Shazam to roll out the capability.

Popular audio identification app Shazam was updated Monday with a fresh coat of paint and the ability to more quickly access additional content, while Chaatz aims to end messaging fragmentation with a new profile-based app that can separate work from personal contacts.

Shazam is revamping its iPhone app today in a bid to encourage more users to adopt – and stick with – the platform. An updated version will be following along shortly for Android too, the company confirmed....

If the last decade has taught us anything, it’s that ten years can be a very long time in technology. And one needn’t look any further than the music industry to see how technology has shifted and shaped the way we listen to, share and discover bands and artists....

As Apple's App Store nears 50 billion downloads, the company reveals the all-time most popular apps for iPhone and iPad.

Instagram is now optimized for iOS 7. Version 4.2 of the app launched in the App Store on Wednesday, and it's designed specifically for the newest version of Apple’s mobile operating system. See also: 25 Most-Followed Users on Instagram [PICS] The updated Instagram received a new look -- similar to that of other iOS 7 apps -- as well as new features. Photos in your feed are larger, and both the photos and videos are displayed at an increased resolution.

While developers updated tried-and-true apps that let users listen to music, read and browse the Internet to coincide with the release of iOS 7, a brand new app from an established site helps users do something rather unusual on the iPhone -- buy art. Artsy, a website that features more than 50,000 works for users to browse and buy, launched its first app, which is designed for iOS 7, on Wednesday.

From Evernote to Shazam, it’s a big day for app updates. iOS 7 is now available for download, and many of the App Store’s biggest players updated their apps accordingly. See also: iOS 7: Here's What's New iOS 7 represents a complete re-imagination of Apple’s mobile operating system. The OS, which is available for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, brings a new look and brighter colors to the devices. Check out the gallery above for a look at some of the apps that received major updates for iOS 7.

All that chatter about the death of skeuomorphism and the rise of flat design, iOS 7 is finally here. It's got a new look, which means your apps do, too. We're compiling all of your favorite apps in both their old and updated forms so you can see exactly what's changed and what's pretty much the same. Keep checking back; we'll be updating throughout the day....

With the release of iOS 7 comes a new look and feel for the operating system, and with only tweaks and changes having arrived since its first introduction back in 2007, it couldn’t come a minute too soon....

We all knew iOS 7 was arriving today, and with that news we always brace ourselves for a slew of app updates designed specifically for Apple’s latest mobile OS. Some also seize the moment and roll out a slew of new features at the same time. Shazam has done just that....

Music and TV show audio recognition app Shazam pushed out an update on Monday, bringing faster performance for older Apple handsets as well as deeper social media integration with Twitter.

Shazam, Shazam Encore, and Shazam RED for iOS have today been updated with a number of new features and improvements. In addition to faster recognition on older iOS devices, and improved recognition in “difficult” environments, the release also brings Twitter previews and new TV experiences for those in the United States.

Shazam, the music discovery and tagging service, has rolled out an update to its iOS app that means whenever you tweet a song you’ve tagged to your followers, they’ll be able to play previews directly inside the message. This is thanks to Twitter’s Player Card, and works similar to how YouTube clips can be viewed without leaving the tweet....

Apple's App Store remade the world of software and mobile and, as I see it, all for the better.

After braving through the virtual push and shove of snagging the summer's most coveted festival tickets, it's time to slather up the sunscreen and head out to the crowd. We know you've endured the tedium of poring over lineups to create the perfect itinerary, so now's the time to make the most of your summer festival experience.

They’re in your pocket, your purse or at the bottom of your laptop bag whenever you need them. They’re built in East London, near trendy Shoreditch or the lovable eyesore known as Silicon Roundabout. (Not to be an eyesore for much longer it seems!) They connect you to the world, empower your inner photographer and help you get home at night after you’ve had a few....

Like music? Like making it? Discovering new artists? Figuring out who the heck is singing that song on the TV commercial? We’ve got you covered in this week’s roundup of new and updated iOS apps....

Shazam has today launched a universal app offering iPad support for the very first time. The release boasts a number of nifty new features, including auto tagging, a dynamic home screen, the ability to flip through recent matches, and more.

Shazam, the music discovery and tagging service, has rolled out a major new update to its iOS app, introducing a single universal app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, as well as a slew of other new features specifically for the tablet version....

If you own a smartphone, you've more likely than not used Shazam. The app, which identifies songs by "listening" to their audio fingerprint, was one of the earliest and best ways to wow friends in the days when iPhones were still new to the mobile market. These days Shazam contains a hodgepodge of features. Tagging a song can quickly pull up a YouTube video, for instance. And if you happen to tag a TV show? You'll see what music is playing, cast and crew information, and other details that save you a...

Apple’s App Store recently hit its 50 billionth download. Since its launch in July 2008, the store has been the go-to place for mobile apps. To this day, mobile developers often choose to release their apps here first. Popular from the start, just seven months after the App Store’s launch, the store surpassed one million third party apps, many of those free.

The iPhone, land of endless choice. First, you’ll want to grab Twitter, Kindle, Facebook, Find My iPhone, Shazam (it's still a magical thing), and Apple’s Remote app for controlling iTunes remotely. But then you get to the hard questions. Which to-do app to get? Which map alternative is worth downloading over Apple’s default? Is there a weather app that offers the perfect balance of hourly updates and animated doppler imagery? What are the best games to get to avoid the family during the inevitable...

Shazam on Tuesday announced version 5.5 of its iOS app (iPhone and iPod touch) featuring a new user interface with an updated listening screen and larger album artwork as well as a slew of other features. You can download the new version now, whether you’re using Shazam Free, Encore, or the (RED) app, from the official Apple App Store (iOS 6 is required)....

As consumers nationwide continue to engage with smartphones and tablets while watching TV to check everything from email to social networking sites,…

The new iPhone 5 and its bigger screen is here. And to take advantage of all 4-inches of that taller screen, you need apps that are updated, optimized and ready to look bigger and better than ever. We got 'em all listed for you right here....

If you’re reading this, there’s a decent chance you got up early this morning for Apple’s version of Christmas Day—the launch of the iPhone 5. The phone is cool, of course, but apps are what make it useful and fun. This week’s roundup of new and updated apps includes apps for gaming, apps for grocery shopping—and a navigation app that takes advantage of changes to the phone’s native Maps app....

Shazam, the app that lets you tag music to work out what it is, just got far more interesting. From now on, the app will be capable of tagging any TV show, to let you know what music it's using, who's acting in it, and whatever the hell else information you need....

Music-tagging app Shazam today announced that it's expanding its functionality to let you tag any TV show on any channel in order to find out what music is playing, who's acting on screen, and more. The company also announced that it now has a mind-boggling 250 million users, which makes it one of the top ten most downloaded apps of all time since it debuted back in 2008. "Each week we get more than two million users. People think it's magical," Chief Revenue Officer Doug Garland says. "But the reason...

Shazam has long been described as magic. You hear a song — perhaps a brand new one or maybe one that you’ve heard a million times but never knew the name of — and all you do is simply tap one button and information on that song is delivered directly to you. Magic. But even magicians improve their act, which is why Shazam has today released an update that makes its content recognition even faster than it already is, with some tags appearing in as little as a second. The update will make all of Shazam’s i...

The Super Bowl is just around the corner, but unfortunately most of us won’t be able to attend the big game. Parties are fun and all, but there’s nothing like leaving the stadium with arms full of jerseys, footballs, foam fingers and the like. How else are you supposed to relive the excitement over and over without mementos? (In a non-serial killer kind of way, of course.) Well, the good news is that Shazam and Delivery Agent have partnered yet again to let you buy Super Bowl XLVI goods from your phone,...

We can imagine that a fair share of iPads got unwrapped this morning, and the first thing you’re going to want to do is switch it on and get a…

Gone are the days when you have to sift through every CD or continuously turn the dial on the radio to find the perfect song. Whether you are a music junkie or need help...

The folks over at Shazam have been busy little bees recently. After announcing Shazam for TV, offering up the ability to purchase products seen on television programming courtesy of Delivery Agent, and finally ditching the tagging limits for iOS devices, a brand new feature is making its way into the app. It’s called LyricPlay, and it lets users read the lyrics of the song they’ve Shazamed as its playing with interactive visual themes.

Well, I’m not sure whether to be worried about our impending laziness or thrilled that I can now shop while I watch TV (without the help of the Home Shopping Network). Shazam, potentially one of the most magical apps ever, has partnered with Delivery Agent to let you discover consumer products in TV shows and ultimately purchase them. First to jump on board with the service is NBCUniversal, more specifically the program Covert Affairs, with other programming to follow. Just like you Shazam music you lo...

There’s a lot of free, legal music working its way across the world wide web, and there are more than a few ways to access it. Which is terrific, but there are still quite a few paint points out there for we digital music listeners. How many times, for example do you listen to a song, recognize it, but forget who the artist is? Shazam addressed that problem by building a mobile app that lets you play the song in question and get a quick identification. Now, what about when you’re browsing the Web, a mus...

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For a while now, Shazam has been a handy tool for its 100 million users to discover new jams via music identification. Now, the 10-year-old service (2-year-old app) is...

There's an ocean of apps out there. Whether you just got your iPhone and are feeling adrift or you're a salty old dog seeing what you might've missed, here are the absolutely essential apps. Twitter: Twitter thankfully didn't make too many changes when they gobbled up the already-great Tweetie 2 from Atebits—same clean interface, same Tweet swiping, and the same it-feels-so-good pull to refresh mechanism. Free. Facebook: The new, panel-based interface takes a little getting used to, but once you're...

Shazam rates as one of Gizmodo's favorite apps ever, so it's not surprising to hear that the billionth song has now been identified—Gettin' Over, by David Guetta featuring Chris Willis. This comes after their users rose from 50m to 75m in the past six months.

Shazam (free, iTunes link) is one of the very few apps that I’ve actually gotten regular use out of, even nearly a year since its initial release. It does what my brain, radio DJs and movie credits can’t always do, which is identify music …

Shazam—an application that listens to songs playing out loud, telling you its name and artist—is probably my favorite iPhoneware ever. The latest version just got a lot better for music whores like me. This update allows you to send electronic postcards to friends, as well as sending tagged songs to Twitter. But besides allowing you to spam followers with your latest music discoveries, my favorite new feature is the song geolocation: Now it can display your music history in a map. Great when you...

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There are now thousands and thousands of applications for the iPhone and iPod Touch, and sorting through all of them can be an absolute nightmare. Did you know about all...