ARN has launched the next-generation iHeartRadio app into Australia, bringing industry-first mobile features and access to content free to local listeners.
The redesigned app blends the simplicity of the traditional car radio experience with the full capabilities of mobile streaming.
The app combines the familiar features listeners love with innovative digital enhancements, including presets, a scan button, a live radio dial, iHeart trending and rankers and lyrics.
Custom presets allow listeners to save up to 15 of their favourite radio stations, playlists, podcasts and artist radio stations.
The scan button allows users to discover stations by sampling live radio across the country, filtering by city or genre.
iHeart trending and rankers shows what's trending now among other listeners, together with top podcasts, top playlists and top artist radio stations.
Follow lyrics karaoke-style for tracks on artist radio and playlists, and see lyrics for songs playing on live radio.
"The redesigned iHeart Australia app brings together even more features of live radio, artist radio, playlists, and podcasts in one place, making it easier than ever for listeners to discover, enjoy, and engage with the audio content they love," said Ben Campbell, director of digital strategy, data and digital ventures at ARN.
"Built on global expertise, local insights, and shaped by months of research and testing with thousands of listeners, this next-generation iHeart app combines the ease and familiarity of the car radio with the personalisation and on-demand capabilities of digital technology.
“It represents the future of audio entertainment in Australia, delivering the features audiences actually want and shaping the way they consume and interact with audio every day."
The rollout of the new and free iHeart app for Australian listeners begins today on Android and iOS.
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