wraggster
October 14th, 2009, 18:20
9to5mac reports they've got a source who says this exact app is in the works for the iPhone. Supposedly we're all waiting on the integration of MobileMusicStore (iTunes.app) with this - basically, if you're listening to a station in the US that supports tagging, you'll be listening to a song, tap an info button or something to grab all the info on that song, and be able to click to purchase it straight from your iPhone/iPod Touch.
The iPhone/iPod Touch have been able to receive FM for a while now - it's how they talk to the Nike+ line of products. Turning that on for device owners to listen to the radio would be great, and also a ton of additional revenue for Apple and artists. Or at least Apple and labels.
Their source mentions iPod.app might even see some FM functionality before the release of Radio.app proper.
http://modmyi.com/forums/iphone-news/688215-apple-bringing-fm-radio-iphone-radio-app.html
The iPhone/iPod Touch have been able to receive FM for a while now - it's how they talk to the Nike+ line of products. Turning that on for device owners to listen to the radio would be great, and also a ton of additional revenue for Apple and artists. Or at least Apple and labels.
Their source mentions iPod.app might even see some FM functionality before the release of Radio.app proper.
http://modmyi.com/forums/iphone-news/688215-apple-bringing-fm-radio-iphone-radio-app.html