LG Stylus DAB + world's first smartphone with digital radio

No denying it, the presence of FM radio module in smartphones is still a feature comfortable and appreciated by the users, although it can certainly not be described as one of the most modern technologies. Exploit the FM radio of the smartphone offers, compared to the increasingly popular web radio, the significant advantage of not cause any unwanted data consumption. The DAB + technology arises as a potential substitute to the FM radio, offering a superior quality and the possibility to receive a greater amount of information. The DAB + they are doing slowly space even in smartphone segment and LG chooses to ride the wave of innovations announced the world's first smartphone equipped with DAB + receiver: LG Stylus DAB +.

It is a mid-range Android tablet does and starvation receiver DAB + one of its main features core. To make the best LG has developed a special app that incorporates a very simple interface the content broadcast via web and broadcasting. Appreciable, also, the presence of a loudspeaker 1 watt and 3000 mAh battery, which completes the picture of a product suited to the use of multimedia content promising audio quality and a good battery life. The listening quality offered by DAB + receiver is typical of digital transmissions, but it is not necessary to be in network coverage, either use a sim card. Like the original variant to variant, LG Stylus DAB + offers the possibility of taking notes using the handy supplied stylus.

Juno Cho, president and CEO of LG Electronics said the new LG Stylus variant as follows:
We are promoting the adoption of the new digital radio DAB + introducing the technology into our smartphones to offer a new listening experience. With a large 5.7-inch display, the 1-watt speaker and a removable battery 3.000mAh, LG Stylus DAB + is the perfect device to enjoy multimedia content
The project was carried out in collaboration with IDAG (International DMB Advancement Group) whose President Gunnar Garfors said:

We are proud to present a revolutionary smartphone with an innovative company like LG. The combination of digital radio and Internet opens a wide range of possibilities for the future. The end user has access to new services while the media can reach a wider audience with a greater number of transmitted radio
The DAB + technology, remembers LG, is already used by over 500 million people in 40 nations; Italy, together with Australia, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and the UK will be one of the first countries to receive LG Stylus DAB +. Are currently lacking more detailed information about price and availability date.