In the earlier days, when radio was a newbie, the programmes telecast included news, cricket commentary and patriotic songs. As time went by, the radio evolved with people's choices, and despite advances in technology, has retained its charm.
Here are three radio apps that can help you access radio stations from around the world and catch up on news, songs and even podcasts.
TuneIn RadioThis app can help you connect to over 1,00,000 stations, ranging from BBC to Heart, talkSPORT, CNN and local FMs as well. You can tune in to your favourite stations and listen to shows and podcasts on the go. And that is not all.
The app has a library of over 40,000 audiobooks for you to choose from. One can listen to live sports coverage, concerts and events. Acknowledging how pesky ads can be, the app promises be free of banner ads and has about 600 commercial-free music stations. (http://bit.ly/18qTVSf)
Radio Online - PCRADIOThis broadcasting app comes with its own set of stations that can be accessed even from low-speed Internet connections. It provides the option of switching the stream bandwidth as per the Internet speed. The app includes not only radio stations, but also full discographies of various artistes.
The channels are divided into genres such as rock, pop, dance and so on. You can add the channels you like to the favourite list for easier accessibility. Another helpful feature is the option to search for the video of the song you are listening to on YouTube. The record function is available as well so that you do not miss your favourite shows. (http://bit.ly/1qHelOz)
All India Radio LiveAll India Radio, or Akashvani, the national public radio broadcaster, started its journey in 1930. So, in the times of smartphones and apps, why would AIR be far behind? All India Radio Live is the official app of AIR.
Not only does it enable users to listen to the local broadcast, but the ones from other regional languages as well, making the best programmes available at your fingertips. It has numerous stations that give you access to music, news, sports and other classic programmes. (http://bit.ly/1UdipE7)
