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Slacker, the team behind the common Slacker Radio application for Android smartphones, has just announced a new edition of its freeware aimed at Android tablets, at the International Customer Electronics Show.
Though the application has nevertheless to be published in the Android Marketplace, Slacker Radio for Android tablets was shown exclusively at the Verizon Wireless booth.
Specifically optimized for more substantial screens, the new Slacker Radio application comes with a element-wealthy user interface, which is meant to get the most content from a fast 4G LTE connection.
The developer highlighted the application’s “unique station tile show with horizontal and vertical scrolling,” but also the ability to preview a station just before you really perform it. Slacker Radio for Android tablets contains an optimized capability that permits customers to browse for material, as well.
In addition, the developer also created it simpler for customers to switch among menus or navigate content and different offered views. The application is also capable of displaying song lyrics, album reviews and artist profiles.
Slacker Radio is Pandora’s main competitor and is aimed at United States and Canada customers who need a reputable World wide web radio service. The application provides end users a lot more than 150 music stations, personalized ABC News and ESPN sports content material, as nicely as comedy.
The advancement group behind the application claims that they offer access to a music catalog “that is more than 10 instances more substantial than Pandora.”
At present, Slacker Radio for Android smartphones is obtainable as a free get in the Android Market place, but the premium edition needs a $ three.99 monthly charge.
“Our new application for the Android tablet combines the hands-off listening expertise that Slacker is acknowledged for with hands-on, in-depth music discovery perfected for a high speed network. Acquiring the opportunity to show this application for the very first time at the Verizon booth at CES is amazing, and we’re honored to participate,” stated Jonathan Sasse, senior vice president of advertising at Slacker.
