BBC Podcast Lounge on the way to the Windows Phone Marketplace [Video]

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We've had the take chances to await at an upcoming app from Igneous Software, who are responsible for the BBC Radio apps available on the Marketplace. Their latest project, BBC Podcast Lounge, does exactly what it says on the tin. The UI and design of the app is superb and follows on nicely from their previous radio apps, only information technology's the functionality and end-polish that shines in BBC Podcast Lounge.

On app launch you lot're greeted by the featured screen with tiles of meridian recommended podcasts. From here yous can pan across and view all the genres (the BBC reportedly contains over 300 unique programmes) available, from Jazz and Stone all the mode to Science and Soap, in that location's something for every gustatory modality. If you lot'd rather select shows by stations and / or region, a full list is nowadays to pause down the catalogue.

As well every bit the choice lists, programmes can be added to the favourites for more convenient access, but unfortunately they (or the radio stations) tin't be pinned to the home screen. Search is also bachelor, which will enable the user to filter through the programmes available in existent-time. Also every bit the breakup categories, featured, and favourites the chief app screen besides sports miscellaneous links for rating the app, etc. and providing feedback to the developers.

BBC Podcast Lounge App

Playback is just what you'd expect from a generic media / music actor, and with the included background playback functionality i can keep to battle zombies or aid defeat Dr. Robotnik while listening to a gardening talk prove. BBC Podcast Lounge likewise integrates itself into the list of applications in the Music and Video hub. Check out our quick walkthrough of the app below.

We wait BBC Radio Podcast to be hitting the Marketplace soon (we'll announce exactly when it's available). Note that features present in the video and covered past this preview article are subject to change. Igneous Software have stated they have plans to introduce a download manager and functionality for offline playback in the next version. Positive times ahead!

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