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"SPB Software, a top mobile usability expert and mobile applications developer, releases SPB Radio - a high-quality Internet radio player for Windows Phones, which gives subscription-free access to an unlimited number of live streaming radio stations from all over the world. SPB Radio features a modern touch-interface with adaptive skins and on-screen controls. The application has a built-in catalog with over fifteen hundred radio stations, categorized by genre, geographical region, and language. SPB Radio allows searching the built-in catalogue by name of station, keeping a list of favorites, and easily adding more custom radio stations to the catalogue. While playing, SPB Radio displays the current station's name and bit rate. SPB Radio makes it possible to enjoy the most pressing international news, live sports, talk, and entertainment shows in remarkable digital radio sound quality. SPB Radio delivers the diverse voices of the world's multitude of live radio stations directly to the speakers of mobile phones: anyplace, anytime."

Spb Software has released Spb Radio 1.0 for all flavours of Windows Mobile 5.0 and later. It packs a touch-friendly UI, over 1500+ preset stations, support for custom stations and favourites, and more, all at the reasonable price of $9.95. Hit our affiliate software store (Classic/Professional, Standard) for a trial version or full version.

"Resco, one of the leading companies in software development of applications for mobile devices, announced today the availability of a brand new version of its award winning Resco Pocket Radio application for the Pocket PC platform. Version 1.90 now fully supports Bluetooth stereo head-sets and thus allows users to listen and tune into thousands of internet radio stations cable free. Moreover, with the new version it is possible to install a touch-optimized player to the Today Plugin and operate the radio directly from there. Easy radio importing, scheduled recording and a very friendly user interface are some of the many other features that made Resco Pocket Radio a sought-after application."

Resco Pocket Radio 1.90 adds support for Bluetooth headsets and a new Today plug-in. If you own a previous version, this is a free upgrade. Otherwise, head over to our affiliate software store to try or buy.