"We are thrilled that Shazam and its talented team will be joining Apple. Since the launch of the App Store, Shazam has consistently ranked as one of the most popular apps for iOS. Apple Music and Shazam are a natural fit, sharing a passion for music discovery and delivering great music experiences to our users," Apple said in a statement.
The exact amount that Apple paid has not been disclosed, but it is believed that it would be around $400 million. Snap Inc and Spotify were reportedly also interested in purchasing the company. No details about the future of the Android app is known at this time.
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