ARN has launched the next-generation iHeartRadio app into Australia, bringing industry-first mobile features and access to content FREE to local listeners.
The redesigned app – iHeart Australia’s most significant product update since its launch – blends the simplicity of the traditional car radio experience with the full capabilities of mobile streaming, reflecting the needs and preferences of today’s modern audio audience.
The updated iHeart Australia app combines the familiar features listeners love with innovative digital enhancements, including:
- Presets – in an Australian first and drawing inspiration directly from the car dashboard, custom presets allow listeners to save up to 15 of their favourite radio stations, playlists, podcasts, and artist radio stations, making it easier than ever to return to the content they love most.
- Scan Button – discover new stations by sampling live radio across the country, filtering by city or genre, and effortlessly finding new favourites.
- Live Radio Dial – explore the best live stations across Australia, organised by genre and location, recreating the spontaneity and fun of tuning the car radio, now on your phone.
- iHeart Trending and Rankers – see what’s trending right now among other listeners, together with Top Podcasts, Top Playlists, and Top Artist Radio stations, helping users stay connected to the most popular audio content.
- Lyrics – the most requested listener feature is here: follow lyrics karaoke-style for tracks on artist radio and playlists, and see lyrics for songs playing on live radio – now exclusively on iHeart.
“The redesigned iHeart Australia app brings together even more features of live radio, artist radio, playlists, and podcasts in one place, making it easier than ever for listeners to discover, enjoy, and engage with the audio content they love,” said Ben Campbell, ARN Chief Digital and Technology Officer.
“Built on global expertise, local insights, and shaped by months of research and testing with thousands of listeners, this next-generation iHeart app combines the ease and familiarity of the car radio with the personalisation and on-demand capabilities of digital technology. It represents the future of audio entertainment in Australia, delivering the features audiences actually want and shaping the way they consume and interact with audio every day.”
The rollout of the new and FREE iHeart app for Australian listeners begins today on Android and iOS. Download the iHeart app from the App Store or Google Play to explore the next era of digital listening in Australia.