Swell Radio
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| Developer(s) | Concept.io |
|---|---|
| Initial release | June 27, 2013 |
| Development status | Inactive |
| Operating system | iOS 6.0 or later;[1] |
| Type | Streaming radio |
| Website |
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Swell Radio was a mobile radio streaming application that learned user listening preferences based on listening behavior, community filtering, and a proprietary algorithm. Originally designed for use while commuting to and from work, the service focused on delivering spoken-word audio content to users.[2] Major streaming partners included ABC News Radio, NPR, PRI, and TED
According to the company website, the app was available on iOS devices worldwide but content was customized to the United States and Canada. The application was “ad-free” and the company was not monetizing.
In July 2014, Apple acquired the Swell app for $30 million. As part of the deal, the app was removed from the App Store and became a part of Apple.[3]
History
Concept.io, creator of Swell Radio, raised $5.4 million in Series A Funding led by venture capital firm Draper Fisher Jurvetson.[4] The application originally launched the application on the iOS platform in Canada in early 2013 and officially launched in the United States on June 27, 2013.[5]
References
- ↑ "Swell Radio for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad on the iTunes App Store". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
- ↑ Ha, Anthony. "Swell Launches A Personalized App for News Radio Listening". TechCrunch. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
- ↑ Gannes, Liz. "Apple buffs up radio service with string of acquisitions". CNN Money. Retrieved 29 July 2014.
- ↑ Ha, Anthony. "Personalized News Radio App Swell Raises $5.4M". TechCrunch. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
- ↑ Kern, Eliza. "Swell launches a Pandora for podcasts to help you decide where to tune in". Gigaom. Retrieved 27 December 2013.