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Restart and rewind live radio on BBC Sounds app

Restart and rewind live radio on BBC Sounds app features have been added to both iOS and Android. This update on mobile apps means listeners can now restart any live programme and listen to it from the beginning, or rewind to any point in the live programme and pick it up from there. They can also pause a live stream and later resume from where they left off or jump back to live. Live restart […]

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Apple Music now on Android

Apple Music now on Android devices after being released in beta format in December 2018. The app is available from Google Play or if this is not available in your country or region it can be downloaded directly from Apple. The app needs Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean) or later installed and the version you have can be found if you go to Settings > System > About phone on your device. Apple Music on Android features Stream […]

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Pandora launches Voice Mode

Pandora launches Voice Mode a new native smart assistant that allows listeners to control Pandora’s mobile app and enjoy new music discovery using simple voice commands. Pandora is rolling out access to Voice Mode to select listeners on iOS and Android, with general availability for all mobile users coming soon. “Pandora is the leader in personalized audio entertainment, and millions of our listeners are already loving the experience we’ve created on smart speakers and other […]

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Radio by Deezer app launches in UK

Radio by Deezer app launches in UK giving users access to 30,000 radio stations on a stand-alone Android app. Radio by Deezer can be used without registering but in order to play saved tracks users will need to sign up for a Deezer account and download the Deezer app. Radio by Deezer features include: 30,000 popular radio stations in one place No sign-up required for radio streaming Identify the songs you hear directly in the […]

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TIDAL Masters now on mobile

TIDAL Masters now on mobile with an Android app with built-in MQA decoder to allow HiRes streaming on the move. TIDAL and MQA announced the new app at CES 2019 and it is available to download now. MQA technology is already incorporated into the TIDAL desktop app and an iOS version is in development. Mike Jbara, MQA CEO, stated, “We know that most music fans are choosing to stream on their phones. MQA’s view is […]

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Qobuz updates its Android app

Qobuz updates its Android app to version 5.1.0 and will be offered to Qobuz’s new and existing Android users. The main changes to the application are: Bug fixes Changes to the Users Experience when music streaming Re-engineering the music player Changing the way local management storage is handled (cache, download, imports) Users can now view the app in landscape mode More choice of storage locations for offline and downloads i.e. local, SD etc and the […]

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Spotify Premium gets streamlined navigation, personalised search and endless artist radio

Spotify has announced three new features for its Spotify Premium apps which the streamer has started to roll out globally. The new features are: Streamlined navigation Spotify have refined the navigation to help people quickly find what they’re looking for. Subscribers can get great recommendations on Home, discover something new with Search, and access favourite songs, artists, playlists, and podcasts in Your Library. Personalised Search The redesigned Search page is the new one-stop destination for artists, […]