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LG Stylus 2 - a game changer for digital radio
14.03.2016 - Australia![Australia Australia](/assets/flags/au-c12c8f9368588b8e9cd42504b9b1cdae.gif)
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 Australia](/assets/flags/au-c12c8f9368588b8e9cd42504b9b1cdae.gif)
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 Czechia](/assets/flags/cz-232ab3c526f0edddb52b18c065eede16.gif)
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 - IDAGThe 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+.
Chris Country Radio joins DAB in London
11.03.2016 - United Kingdom![United Kingdom United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
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 United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
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 MemberRadio 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 United Kingdom](/assets/flags/gb-1674fbf6dc097793ed59ab21f9925986.gif)
Available from April 2016 with an exceptionally high standard specification including DAB, Bluetooth and cruise control.
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All major brands show car models with DAB/DAB+ at Geneva Motor Show
10.03.2016 - Switzerland![Switzerland Switzerland](/assets/flags/ch-0751103eb9a8dd8da6a0e545d7f17ca6.gif)
A feature on the Ford stand is a demonstration dedicated to the DAB+ in their vehicles organised by Swiss digital radio marketing body MCDT. On Tuesday 8 March, WorldDAB held a workshop for consumers, dealers, importers and manufacturers to promote DAB/DAB+ digital radio in cars.
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Radioplayer talk digital dashboard at Geneva International Motor Show
09.03.2016 -![WorldDAB News WorldDAB News](/assets/icon_worlddab-86a673f856ffd574dcbcd4a202521cc3.png)
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Managing Director Michael Hill joined speakers at the WorldDAB Driving Digital Radio event, as the industry seeks to work collaboratively with motoring manufacturers to ensure radio’s evolution in the digital dashboard.
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