iHeartRadio Adds New Personalization to its Android App

iHeartRadio adds new personalization features to its Android app as it preps Chromecast support

Clear Channel’s iHeartRadio released today version 5.0 of its Android app with a new section for deeper recommendations of radio stations. The related iOS update is scheduled for release next week.

The new “For You” personalization service suggests stations based on location, genre, and music you previously listened to and liked. iHeartRadio has also rebuilt its search functionality in order to make it faster.

Along with today’s announcement, iHeartRadio confirmed that it is readying Chromecast support and other integrations in “the coming months.”

➤ iHeartRadio for Android

How Startup Amsterdam Boosts Innovation and Growth at TNW Conference

Discover how the City of Amsterdam partnered with TNW to amplify its startup ecosystem, attract global talent, and foster innovation that drives economic impact.

Read the case study

Image Credit: Shutterstock

Story by Josh Ong

Josh Ong is the US Editor at The Next Web. He previously worked as TNW's China Editor and LA Reporter. Follow him on Twitter or email him a (show all) Josh Ong is the US Editor at The Next Web. He previously worked as TNW's China Editor and LA Reporter. Follow him on Twitter or email him at josh@thenextweb.com.

Get the TNW newsletter

Get the most important tech news in your inbox each week.

iHeartRadio adds new personalization features to its Android app as it preps Chromecast support

Get the TNW newsletter

Also tagged with

PSA: You won’t be able to record calls with Truecaller and other Android apps anymore

Google is killing Android Auto for phone screens

Discover TNW All Access

Google and Qualcomm are building a RISC-V-based platform for wearables

UK police report epidemic of Android false emergency calls