iHeartRadio unveils a new-look mobile app with lots of fresh features
Its first redesign since 2011, iHeartRadio’s mobile app boasts a new interface that keeps up with evolving user needs.
iHeartRadio, the popular music, podcast, and radio streaming app, has launched a redesigned interface to improve the user experience and keep up with ever-developing audience wants and needs. This update focuses on streamlined navigation, improved accessibility, and offering a more personalised listening journey.
The revamped app introduces a minimalist design to help users easily find their favourite content. Navigation has been optimised to reduce the steps it takes to access content. Whether you’re searching for trending hits, niche podcasts, or your go-to radio station, the app now provides faster, more seamless access to its extensive library. The new update also focuses on personalisation. A revamped homepage dynamically adapts to your listening habits, showcasing playlists, podcasts, and radio stations tailored to your preferences. This ensures every user’s experience feels unique and curated.
Key new features now include:
- Personalisation: A more dynamic homepage tailored to your listening habits.
- Improved search options: It’s now easier to browse specific podcast episodes and find the music or shows you love.
- Podcast enhancements: Updated tools for filtering and sorting podcast episodes allow for a more customised experience.
Podcasts are a huge draw for iHeartRadio, and the new app has several upgrades to enhance how users interact with this content. Enhanced search capabilities and new filtering and sorting tools make it easier to find specific episodes or discover shows that match your interests. This is great news for both podcast fans and creators, as it allows for more targeted content discovery.
The platform has also introduced interactive features for major events, such as music festivals, adding an engaging live element to the user experience.
Focusing on combining the best points of radio and digital streaming, iHeartMedia chairman and CEO Bob Pittman said of the update: “Our listeners have made it clear that they want a streaming audio platform that’s intuitive and familiar, reflecting the simplicity of the car radio while embracing the full capabilities of streaming technology. The redesigned iHeartRadio app does just that, bringing together the best features of the car radio and the mobile app.”