Shazam has released a new function with which to give users more options to recognize music quickly. It is a new floating bubble Available on all screens, it keeps song recognition always just a tap away, without needing to switch apps.
Shazam Bubble: copying to applications like Facebook Messenger to be more useful
Shazam has launched a new feature that uses a floating bubble to recognize music. The phone owner can use it anytime and on any screen to instantly recognize music. This new feature is called Pop Up Shazam and it draws inspiration from other applications such as Facebook Messenger or flyxwhich use a bubble function to make them more convenient to use and always visible above the rest of the apps.
It is, without a doubt, a a successful method for improving usabilityPlacing your app in a bubble allows you to use it on any screen, regardless of your location, significantly enhancing multitasking on your Android phone. Furthermore, considering that phones with Android use bigger and bigger panels - if not tell them to the 3-inch Xiaomi Mi Max 7 – Using an application enclosed in a floating bubble allows you to place it anywhere you need it, putting it at reach of our thumbs without having to stretch them too much.
Thus, and taking into account that Shazam seeks to stand out for the immediacy of useBeing enclosed in a bubble makes perfect sense. So how does this new feature work? A new notification explains what Shazam Pop-Up is and what it does. If you choose to activate it, the Shazam logo appears as a bubble. You can position it wherever you like and remove it by dragging it towards the X at the bottom of the screen. If you tap the bubble, recognition begins instantly, and it will display the relevant song information in a small overlay. The app never opens completely; it works seamlessly with the rest of the interface.
At the moment it seems that having this new function of Shazam Bubble It doesn't depend on which version is installed; it's an update that's usually done server-side. Therefore, you just have to wait for it to activate if it doesn't appear on your device yet. Remember that if you use Shazam lite You will not be able to get hold of this new function, since it is reserved for the main application.
Download Shazam from the Play Store
How to download Shazam Lite in Spain without regional blocking
How to work Shazam Pop-Up step by step on Android
Mode Shazam Pop Up is a function Optional which is disabled by default. The idea is that you have the recognition always availableBut it doesn't force you to see the floating bubble if you don't need it. Activating it is very simple:
- Open the Shazam app and scroll to the section My shazam or Library.
- Accesses settings menu by tapping the gear icon.
- Locate the option Shazam Pop Up or “Shazam from pop-up menu” and activate it.
- The system will ask you to allow Shazam to Show over other appsPlease accept this permission so that the bubble can appear on the screen.
- From that moment on you will see a persistent notification From there you can activate or deactivate the floating bubble whenever you want.
When the function is active, the floating button is displayed on top of all the applicationsWith a single tap, it starts listening to the song that's playing, either through the microphone or the device's internal audio, and after a few seconds, it displays the result in a small pop-up message. That ID is automatically saved to your Shazams history, inside the Library.
This system has a clear advantage over car shazamYou decide when it activates, preventing the phone from being idle. always listeningIt's ideal for specific moments when you know you'll need to quickly identify music, for example while browsing Instagram, watching stories, checking WhatsApp audios, or scrolling on TikTok.
When you get tired of having the bubble, you can drag it to the bottom Tap the X on the screen to close it. If you want to use it again later, simply tap the persistent Shazam notification to make the bubble reappear. From that same notification, you can also completely disable Pop-Up Shazam, which will make both the bubble and the notification disappear.
Recognize ambient music and music from your own mobile phone
Shazam was born to recognize ambient musicYou're in a bar, a song you love comes on, but you don't know the name or who sings it. The app records a few seconds using the microphone and creates a audio fingerprint based on the spectrogramThat fingerprint is compared to its enormous database and in a few seconds it returns the artist’s most emblematic landmarks, the album’s most emblematic landmarks, the titleThe genre, record label, and even a thumbnail of the cover art are included. It also includes links to share the result on social media or open it on your favorite music service.
With the arrival of Pop Up ShazamThe app goes a step further and now identifies not only what the microphone hears, but also what sounds within the phone itselfThis allows it to recognize music playing on apps like YouTube, Spotify, or SoundCloud, as well as on platforms where the song title isn't visible: Instagram Stories and Reels, TikTok videos, WhatsApp audio messages, soundtracks from movies and TV series on streaming services, etc.
Technically, Pop-Up Shazam acts as a overlay It listens to what's playing in the app you have open, without you having to leave it. This means you can continue browsing, typing, or watching content while Shazam does its work in the background. Once it identifies the song, you'll see a small information bubble with the title and options to save it, play it in full, or view the lyrics if available.
For those who use auriculares (wired or Bluetooth), this feature is especially useful: simply tap the bubble while listening to a video or playlist in another app, and Shazam will directly identify what's playing in your ears, as long as there isn't another louder sound source in the environment that might interfere.
Differences with Auto Shazam, notifications, and other ways to use the app
Although the Shazam bubble It's one of the most eye-catching features, but it's not the only way to identify songs without fully opening the app. The service offers several options designed for different scenarios:
- Classic Shazam button: Opening the app and tapping the large central button is still the most direct way to recognize what's happening around you.
- Auto Shazam: keeps the mobile listening continuously It identifies everything that's playing around you, even if you switch apps. It's useful at concerts, bars, or events where you know a lot of songs are going to be played in quick succession.
- Shazam from the notification bar: On Android, you can swipe up from the top and tap the Shazam notification to start listening without opening the app.
- Pop-Up Shazam: designed to recognize what plays on other apps, with a bubble that floats above the interface and can be moved or closed at any time.
In all cases, the identified songs are saved to your Library or section My shazamwhere you can review them by date, organize them, share them, or sync them with platforms like Spotify y Apple MusicIf you don't have an internet connection, Shazam still generates a digital fingerprint and compares it to its database when you reconnect.
For many people, Shazam is still an almost magicAnd with features like the floating bubble, it's better suited to how we use our phones today: constantly switching between apps, consuming content on social media, and watching series, movies, and streaming videos while listening to music. Thanks to Pop-Up Shazam, the ability to identify any song on your phone is always just a tap away, without interrupting what you're doing.