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February 4, 2009 11:01 AM PST

Slacker Radio blows onto BlackBerry Storm

by Jessica Dolcourt
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Slacker Radio on the Storm (Credit: Slacker Radio)

When Slacker Radio first introduced its streaming Internet radio app for the BlackBerry, it only worked on standard BlackBerrys running version 4.3 and above. Starting Wednesday, the free app gets touchy-feely with a brand new version for the BlackBerry's touch-screen Storm.

Slacker Radio for the Storm brings with it everything we loved on the Curve and Bold, including its best feature ever, caching a song to play offline later. It also throws in some touch-screen specials, like support for landscape mode.

The app still serves U.S. customers only on the BlackBerry and iPhone.

To get it, go to www.Slacker.com from the BlackBerry browser.

Related stories:
First Look video: Slacker for BlackBerry
How to cache Slacker stations on BlackBerry

Jessica Dolcourt reviews the latest and greatest smartphone apps, in addition to a healthy dose of Windows software. E-mail Jessica and follow her on Twitter.
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by ElNumeroUno February 4, 2009 11:39 AM PST
Just gotta say, I miss the old webware.<br />I just tried to search and it was a bit of a nuissance to just search webware.<br /><br />ahhhhh wellllls
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by Peter Kyeremeh February 4, 2009 3:55 PM PST
I'm in Ghana. Please, I have interest Slacker radio. Is it possible to use in Ghana, West Africa.
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by mystro2b February 7, 2009 8:52 AM PST
I have been using the free basic version of Slacker on my BB Storm for about a week now. Very cool and fun...use your charger...it will suck your battery life.
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by sftexmexraul March 7, 2009 10:26 AM PST
Caching drastically reduces the drain on the battery life. With caching, I don't even notice I'm using Slacker. Without it, I can see the hit but it's still manageable.
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by Hailey232 March 12, 2009 2:47 PM PDT
Free Blackberry Storm Wallpapers: http://www.freeupmobile.com :-)
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