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BBC iPlayer app now released for Android and Kindle Fire devices
BBC iPlayer is one of the most popular radio applications on iOS and is now available for download on Google’s Play store for Android device. Amazon appstore will get he application in very near future. The application feature set is more or less the same that is available on iOS play store. Do note that this app needs atleast Icecream Sandwich version of Android as BBC iPlayer uses HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) protocol as Adobe has ended support for Flash.
Featureset for iPlayer Radio application:
- Watch wide range of content and radio shows, listen to live or via catch-up.
- Hundreds of podcasts, on-demand programs, video clips from music sessions, events, gigs, festivals and your favourite DJs.
- Listen to live radio from all the BBC’s UK radio stations over Wi-Fi and mobile networks
- See the currently playing track on music stations
- Browse programmes by Schedule, Category, Featured and Most Popular
- Supports background playback with support for notifications via notification panel.
- Set the alarm and wake up with your favourite DJ or programme.
- Spin through the touchscreen dial and listen live to the whole range of BBC Radio stations.
- Swipe to reveal on-demand catch-up content and videos on every station page.
- Set programme reminders to ensure you never miss favourite shows and add tracks to favourites.
- Easily discover what tracks are playing and share with friends.
