buzzbishop
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While one of the big steps with the release of the new iPod Nano this
fall was to add a video camera to the unit, the other big push was the
inclusion of a radio.
It almost seems like a backwards step in
the evolution of the iPod. Many hail as the iPod as a harbinger for
the death of radio. I mean, why would anyone listen to a radio station
"playing what they want" when you can have your iPod plugged in with a
personalized Genius Mix of your favourites?
I asked a question
to the Twittersphere along those lines yesterday and while many
appreciate the ability to program their own tunes with an iPod, the
ability to discover new music and be treated to unpredictable musical
surprises still draws people back to the dial.
Apple most likely
recognizes radio's ability to give exposure to new music and introduced
the ability to tag songs as they play on your iPod to later purchase
when you're synced to iTunes.
The iPhone still doesn't have a
radio in it, but there are numerous radio apps to get streaming on your
device. CBC, NPR, official radio station ones, bulk streaming ones. Some
are only in the US iTunes store blocking you out of a long list of
stations, but I've found a brililant global radio streaming app that
will also double as a clock radio. (bonus!)
TimeTuner lets you preset 4
radio stations from a list of more than 14 000 from anywhere in the world. The list of stations is
broken down by format, language, geography or it can use the onboard
GPS in your phone to scan for stations in your city (perfect for when
you're travelling).
Trick out your car with a direct input
between your iPhone and dash (like the new Kia Soul) and you can drive
the Deerfoot Trail in Calgary flipping between Amp Radio Calgary and
Amp Radio in LA.
Perfect for people who are on the move and
want to listen to favourite radio programs from their home town.
Imagine walking around Vancouver while on vacation but still able to
catch the play by play of your lowly Leafs while they drone through a
road trip.
TimeTuner is in the iTunes App Store.
catch the buzz .. pass it on.
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