RadioBee has been around for quite awhile but originally it did not work so well on the BlackBerry. They let me know that they just launched version 1.6 that brings quite a few BlackBerry features to the table so I thought it was worth a mention. It essentially lets you stream SHOUTcast internet radio stations to your BlackBerry. While this may not be as good as Pandora or Slacker there are thousands of SHOUTcast stations out there. The main downside is that the app costs $9.95 compared to the other free internet radio applications like Pandora, Slacker, & iHeartRadio.
New features in 1.6:
- powered by SHOUTcast
- Sound engine built from scratch with no delays
- Ability to work on background
- WiFi / BES support
- Using volume buttons and trackball
- support of SHOUTcast stations and Icecast stations
- Reliability rating and Playing rating for each station in the database
- Bluetooth audio streaming to your car or home audio (BB only)
You can find more info at www.radiobee.com or pick it up in the store at this link
Michael Jones Not Registered
Posted: June 25, 2009 at 9:06 AM EST
Wait a minute! Let’s see – Pandora works beautifully and is simple to use, and Slacker also works great, and has the visual “next song” graphic. And they are free. the only ‘cost’ is an occasional banner ad, than can be closed.
Pandora+Slacker also have:
* Ability to work on background
* WiFi / BES support
* Using volume buttons and trackball
* Playing rating for each song
* Bluetooth audio streaming to your car or home audio
And Shoutcast is $10? I would say this is fine, if it is really a nice interface, and there are NO ADVERTISING BANNERS on it. But I bet there are!
AdamG Not Registered
Posted: June 25, 2009 at 8:38 PM EST from my BlackBerry 9000
…All good points. Also, Flycast has Shoutcast search and support, and is FREE