I arrived at Rio 150 in Steele Creek just before noon, and as soon as the hostess seated me, I whipped out my phone to find the name of the song blasting through the speakers.
Lately, I’ve noticed that I speak to Siri — Apple’s marginally helpful digital assistant — with a frequency that suggests either convenience or mild dependence.
Most of our conversations revolve around a single, recurring inquiry: What song is this? Apple acquired Shazam in 2018, bringing the popular music-recognition service in-house. The purchase allowed iPhones to identify songs through Siri, without needing to open or download a separate app…