From games like Angry Birds and Doodle Jump to apps like SwiftKey and now Sound Hound, Amazon is pulling no stops in diversifying early Amazon Appstore adopters with their free app a day choices.
Though, with Shazam having been free just a few days ago, what's the big idea behind offering up anything song recognition app for free? Sound Hound does offer users a few different features. Like the ability to sing or hum the song yourself and have it be recognized. This would be great for people who hang out in karaoke bars all the time, or if you wanted to cheat while playing Name That Tune.
Seriously, I'm getting the vibe that Amazon has an ace of spades up their sleeves. Both Shazam and Sound Hound Infinity offering users the ability to go from song recognition to Amazon MP3 purchase in just a couple clicks. Hmm, sounds to me like Amazon is phishing for some MP3 business through the FAAD deal.
Don't get me wrong, I love buying from Amazon MP3 over iTunes for several reasons. But this is all too suspect to ignore. You can form your own opinions. I have a feeling a lot of people will overlook this deep insight into these two apps. With my games testing background, I simply shan't.
