Shazam has restored Spotify to its free tier, allowing users to instantly play 'tagged' tracks via the streaming platform.

The feature was removed from the free version of its app in the UK, Germany, Mexico and Brazil earlier this year, apparently due to a deal with streaming rival, Deezer.

At the time, a spokesperson for Shazam, said: "We're currently trialling different streaming partners to see which are used by more of our users. Spotify integration (which we're currently working ...