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Smartphone with DAB+ & hybrid player launched
14.03.2016 - Radioplayer WorldDAB Member - LG Electronics WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Managing Director of Radioplayer Michael Hill said “Across the industry we’ve been experimenting with hybrid radio for several years now, so it’s great to see a mass-market smartphone that’s capable of powering it. I’m particularly proud that we’ve delivered the world’s first hybrid Radioplayer app and I’m looking forward to sharing what we’ve learned, so other apps and smartphones can adopt this capability”

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A world first for Radioplayer
14.03.2016 - Radioplayer WorldDAB Member - LG Electronics WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom United Kingdom
When Radioplayer is installed onto an LG Stylus 2, it automatically switches between DAB/DAB+ and streaming, depending on the quality of the signal. The hybrid Radioplayer app will be pre loaded onto all LG Stylus 2 devices sold in the UK on the O2 network.

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LG Stylus 2 - a game changer for digital radio
14.03.2016 - Australia Australia
The new handset features the world’s first built-in DAB+ broadcast digital radio, rewatch the launch of the device at Radiodays Europe 2016, in Paris.

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LG releases first smart phone with inbuilt DAB+ Radio
14.03.2016 - Australia Australia
Users will be able to access more radio channels with DAB+ than traditional FM, with up to 30 free digital only stations. Unlike radio broadcasting apps that use hefty amounts of data for streaming, DAB+ lets users listen to the radio for free and in excellent audio quality, plus DAB+ broadcasts pictures and text on screen.

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Czech Radio Radioservis a.s. to hold Digital Radio 2 event
14.03.2016 - Czechia Czechia
In partnership with RTI cz s.r.o, the event will take place 22 March where visitors to the Czech Radio Radioservis a.s store can learn more about DAB and get a small gift with any purchase of a DAB+ receiver.

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EBU helps launch world’s first DAB+ smartphone
13.03.2016 - European Broadcasting Union (EBU) WorldDAB Member - LG Electronics WorldDAB Member - IDAG
The European Broadcasting Union is proud to be part of the launch of the first smartphone with built-in digital radio capability. As a pioneer in digital radio and a member of the International DMB Advancement Group (IDAG), the EBU played a key role in ensuring that the broadcast community is firmly behind the LG Stylus 2 with DAB+.

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Chris Country Radio joins DAB in London
11.03.2016 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Broadcasting on DAB in London on the Switch Digital multiplex, this will be the first time a country music station is available in London since Country 1035 closed in 2002.

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BBC to launch Radio 2 50s pop-up DAB station in UK
11.03.2016 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
This is BBC Radio 2's 4th themed pop-up service and will operate from 14th to 17th April 2016.

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BBC Radio 2 Heads to the 1950s
11.03.2016 - British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) WorldDAB Member
Radio 50s pop up station will celebrate the best of the the 50's, broadcasting on digital radio. The station will run from 14 - 17 April.

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The new MINI One D Clubman with DAB
11.03.2016 - United Kingdom United Kingdom
Available from April 2016 with an exceptionally high standard specification including DAB, Bluetooth and cruise control.

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