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Apple has confirmed that they have acquired Shazam, an app that can identify music playing in the background. In a statement sent by Apple to 9to5Mac, the company confirmed the acquisition, saying: "We are thrilled that Shazam and its talented team will be joining Apple. Apple Music and Shazam are a natural fit, sharing a passion for music discovery and delivering great music experiences to our users. We have exciting plans in store, and we look forward to combining with Shazam upon approval of today’s agreement." Apple has had previous connections to Shazam, as it is integrated with Siri. The acquisition is expected to bolster Apple Music even further. Alongside raising iCloud+ prices, Apple has also increased Apple Music subscription prices globally. With this increase, Apple Music's updated Individual, Family and Student plans now cost exactly the same as Spotify's current offerings in the Philippines. YouTube Music 2025 Comparison Here’s the full breakdown of updated Apple Music pricing: [table id=2257 /] According to a report, Apple attributes the price increase across its Individual, Student, and Family plans to "rising licensing costs." Read more in our articles including "Apple confirms that it has acquired Shazam" and "Apple Music price increase in PH: now starts at P169 monthly".