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After consultation with various radio industry stakeholders, the French Government intends to mandate the adoption of DAB+.

The French CSA (regulatory body) announces that it will enact its legal obligation to deploy broadcast digital radio, and in September 2012 will select candidates for licences to cover Paris, Marseille and Nice regions.

Munich-based IT-corporation syngenio AG has developed an innovative software app for Samsung’s Android mini tablet Galaxy S 5.0 WiFi, which comes with a built-in receiver for Digital Radio (DAB+) and Mobile TV (DMB). The app brings increased value to a mobile device by combining broadcasted radio and mobile TV with internet services.

On the digital radio front, WorldDMB Forum held on Monday, Sept. 10 a workshop entitled: “The Digital Radio World Experience: Case Studies on Going Digital.” The event brought together commercial broadcasters and digital radio experts from around Europe to share experiences of going digital.

Today, Munich-based syngenio revealed an app for Samsung Android mini tablet Galaxy S 5.0 WiFi, which comes with a built-in receiver for Digital Radio (DAB ) and Mobile TV (DMB).

The family of Snooper DB8500 satellite navigation devices, feature a DAB radio as well as market leading satellite technology, allowing motorists to tune into their favourite station or listen in for relevant traffic updates and announcements.

Tivizen DAB + radio company provides i-cube before an adapter that Apple products such as iPod touch, iPad and iPhone makes digital radio receivers. The tuner supports DAB, DAB + and DMB. The device is available from the end of September for 59.95 euros (RRP).

More people are buying DAB radios, coverage is increasing and digital stations account for a growing share of the radio audience.

Broadcaster Czech Radiokomunikace has organised a public discussion on the digitisation of radio broadcasting in the Czech Republic.

Since late August, the WDR is received with its broadcast via digital radio programs on channel 11D. The channel change from 12D is the technical requirement and the first step for the planned increase in output power to enable better reception.