Apple

Although Apple has not officially confirmed the buy, it reportedly paid less than US$100 million.

The data further highlights the way new technology is shaping music consumption, especially with younger age groups.

Shazam's commercial operations are closing down worldwide.

Pandora and SoundCloud make a deal, imbi the girl makes a selection, Dylan Joel goes Niche and more.

Apple and Shazam become one, IMPALA warns against merger, Huntly is Barely Dressed and more!

It took the Americans three years to hit 7% owner penetration. Australians, by contrast, are nearing 7% in "about one-quarter of the time".

The decision was made after a six-month investigation into if the move could be anti-competitive.

The EU’s worry was that Shazam would give Apple the edge - time-conscious users would no longer have to leap between two apps.

Sync or swim? Why not have both. Today, Sync can mean so much more than a bonus stream of ancillary income or a sugar hit. The right record twinned with the right campaign can turbo-charge a song, an…

The deal sees Spotify become the global music service provider for Samsung’s smart devices and its speakers, TVs and phones.