logo-loader

Audioboom unveils new Android app

Last updated: 07:33 24 Feb 2015 GMT, First published: 08:33 24 Feb 2015 GMT

audio_equalizer350_54ec380d14387

Digital social media platform Audioboom (LON:BOOM) will relaunch its Android app with new features tomorrow (Wednesday).

It comes after the firm signed up comedian and actor Russell Brand to be the new face and voice of the company.

Brand will be recording 'The Russell Brand Podcast' exclusively for the Audioboom platform.

Chief executive Rob Proctor said: "The launch of our iOS app at the end of last year was a huge success, and we're excited now at long last to bring the same functionality to our Android users.

"We believe we are reinventing radio consumption for the digital age, and the new app allows people the opportunity to listen and curate audio when they want to.

"Having moved from user generated content to high quality, professional content, we are rapidly becoming the Netflix for audio."

The latest app will include Your Player, playing fresh content from the channels, plus trending and relevant audio from the categories they like.

It also features a download function to save audio posts for offline listening with one swipe.

The Audioboom platform currently has 3.4 mln registered users around the world, and works with over 2,300 content partners and broadcasters.

Shares nudged 1.04% higher to 9.75p.


FTSE rises ahead of Easter weekend, JD Sport gains on upbeat outlook -...

The FTSE 100 gained on the final morning of this shortened Easter trading week. Festive cheer was limited though, as Thames Water confirmed shareholders would not provide it with a £500 million rescue package, prompting speculation over the London supplier’s future. On a more positive...

16 minutes ago