Shazam for iPhone Now Supports Apple’s Music Haptics Feature in iOS 18

Shazam for iPhone Now Supports Apple’s Music – With the release of iOS 18, Apple has rolled out an exciting new accessibility feature—Music Haptics, now supported by the Shazam app for iPhone. This innovative feature allows users to physically feel the beat of the music through synchronized vibrations and taps, offering a more immersive listening experience.

Shazam Update Brings Music Haptics to iOS 18

According to Shazam’s release notes for version 18.0, the app now uses haptic feedback to sync vibrations and taps with the rhythm of a song. This provides an enhanced and inclusive listening experience, making music more accessible to a broader audience, especially those with hearing impairments. If you haven’t updated your Shazam app yet, visit the App Store to get the latest version and explore this new functionality.

What is Music Haptics?

Music Haptics is part of Apple’s broader accessibility suite in iOS 18. It allows users to experience music beyond sound by delivering physical feedback—vibrations aligned with a song’s beat. This feature is made possible by the iPhone’s Taptic Engine and is compatible with iPhone 12 models and later. However, it’s unavailable on iPhone SE 3 and iPads due to hardware limitations.

How to Enable Music Haptics

To activate this feature on your iPhone, simply go to Settings > Accessibility > Music Haptics under the Hearing section. For quicker access, iOS 18’s redesigned Control Center allows you to add Music Haptics as a control tile.

Shazam and Apple’s Continued Innovation

Shazam, which Apple owns, continues to receive new updates and features, further integrating it into the Apple ecosystem. Notably, Shazam supports Live Activities, allowing users to multitask while identifying songs. Additionally, Shazam’s music recognition engine is built into Siri and the Control Center, making it easier than ever to identify music across all your Apple devices.

Compatibility and Usage

The Music Haptics feature works seamlessly with tracks from Apple Music, Apple Music Classical, and third-party apps that support Apple Music songs. However, keep in mind that not all songs may be compatible with this feature.