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Turn your phone into a radio with these helpful apps
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Fewer homes have radios these days, but you can still enjoy tunes whenever and wherever you’d like. Thankfully some apps can quickly turn your smartphone into a radio.
These apps work across most Android and iOS devices to listen to your favorite stations uninterrupted. Here are our top picks.
Simple Radio
Simple Radio has the most extensive range of programs. With access to over 50,000 channels across music, sports, talk radio and more, there’s something for everyone. Tune in to your local news station or national news and lean back to listen.
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The interface is easy to navigate despite the vast library of radio stations. The free app is available for iOS and Android.
LiveOne
Hate ads? LiveOne offers one of the cheapest ad-free premium subscriptions of any radio app we’ve tested. Enjoy hand-crafted stations that pertain to your specific musical preferences, scroll through other stations to find new music to enjoy and customize your experience.
There are even interactive stations you can have fun with. The app is free for iOS and Android, and premium subscriptions are available.
NPR One
NPR One has informational podcast-style radio shows, educational programs and more to enjoy. Music is excellent, but when you have the itch to learn something new, you can scratch it with NPR One. The free app is available for iOS and Android.
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