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Apps for future of DAB+ in smartphones
17.03.2016 - LG Electronics WorldDAB Member - Germany Germany
For listeners one of the main benefits of DAB+ in smartphones is that they can enjoy radio programmes without the need for an internet connection.

(teltarif.de) Read more


LG’s digital radio smartphone will come to Australia
16.03.2016 - LG Electronics WorldDAB Member - IDAG - Australia Australia
LG says its new phone will bring the clearer sound of digital radio to users without it impinging on their data quotas, as streaming music services do.

(The Australian) Read more


Broadcasters from across Europe form alliance to promote digital radio
16.03.2016 - British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom United Kingdom - Germany Germany - Belgium Belgium - Czechia Czechia - Switzerland Switzerland - Austria Austria - Norway Norway
The 12 companies involved run more than 300 radio stations and reaching over 130 million listeners. They have elected the Director of BBC Radio, Helen Boaden, as the first President of the European Digital Radio Alliance.

(European Digital Radio Alliance) Read more


2nd DAB+ Forum held in Antwerp
16.03.2016 - Telenor Norge AS WorldDAB Member - Belgium Belgium
The event which attracted over 100 attendees including government and saw the announcements of two new DAB+ services in Limburg and Antwerp.

(Norkring) Read more


Meet Frontier Silicon at HKEF
16.03.2016 - Frontier Smart Technologies WorldDAB Member - United Kingdom United Kingdom - Hong Kong Hong Kong
Experience our latest connected audio platforms and next generation advanced DAB/DAB+ solutions.

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FK Haugesund, and 21st Venture win local DAB permits
15.03.2016 - Norway Norway
Twentyfirst Venture won the local region 3 (Akershus) and FK Haugesund AS won local region 17 (Haugaland).

(Medietilsynet) Read more


Radiodays Europe discusses trends, challenges
15.03.2016 - LG Electronics WorldDAB Member - France France
Among top news during the event was the release of the world’s first mass-market smartphone with DAB+ digital radio.

(Radio World) Read more


LG unveils world's first smartphone with DAB+ radio
15.03.2016 - LG Electronics WorldDAB Member - IDAG - India India
The new LG Stylus 2 is touted as the world first smartphone to boast DAB+ radio application, wherein the users will be able to get access to more radio channels than just the traditional FM.

(International Business Times India) Read more


New LG phone with DAB+ showcased in South Africa
15.03.2016 - LG Electronics WorldDAB Member - Southern African Digital Broadcasting Association (SADIBA) WorldDAB Member - South Africa South Africa
Industry players hope the move by the Korean consumer electronics giant will spur other smartphone manufacturers to include DAB+ receivers in their future handsets. The launch of the device comes as South Africa makes progress with a trial of DAB+ technology.

(TechCentral) Read more


Why EBU is supporting DAB in phones
15.03.2016 - European Broadcasting Union (EBU) WorldDAB Member - LG Electronics WorldDAB Member - Switzerland Switzerland
We firmly believe in universality of provision, without gatekeepers, ensuring that everyone’s lives can be enriched by this medium, without any supplementary data charges.

(Graham Dixon (linkedin)) Read more