Wireless & Mobile | 03 Nov 2009 :
Galway-based company has released an application for the iPhone and iPod touch that could change the way Irish people listen to the wireless. Grab Radio allows the listener to hear a song they like on their streaming radion service of choice and ‘grab' it on the spot by purchasing it from iTunes. The application links directly with iTunes and allows users to preview and purchase the song or the album directly.
If you don't want to buy it straight away, you can ‘tag' the song for later. Listeners can build up a tagged song collection which is stored on their iPhone and they can use it for reference or buy the songs they have tagged later on.
Grab Radio brings a visual element to Irish radio stations by allowing them to communicate more effectively with their listenership. The application boasts an interactive map feature, allowing listeners to see what local stations are available. It also offers an ability to interact with stations by giving them rolling feedback on their programmes via thumbs up/thumbs down tabs.
"We have developed a unique and high quality product, we are confident that the Irish people will respond well to this," said Grab Radio CEO Aonghus O'hEocha.
"I'm delighted to see more competition in the market place for iPhones, the more competition in the market, the better for the consumers."
The Grab Radio application will be available from the Apple iTunes or from their website www.grabradioworld.com.