We’re continuously improving the WBUR app for stability, performance, and reliability. This release includes general bug fixes and behind-the-scenes updates to keep your listening experience smooth. You can now see the exact time of day on the live stream as you move backward or forward along the player bar.

Updated endpoints for homescreen.

Improved handling for pausing and resuming livestream while app is backgrounded.

Improved controls on livestream rewind, now resumes after interruptions, plus higher fidelity image tiles.

Improved error handling on livestream player, restored playback queue for downloads.

Updated app dependencies, and refactored codebase for improved performance and livestream stability.

Access to WBUR's full weekly schedule through the Live Schedule page.

Updated fonts and colors, improved menu configurations, and an update to livestream delivery to reduce data usage.

Improved reliability of starting the livestream.

CarPlay drives its way into the WBUR App: seamlessly connect to your car’s dashboard display to listen to your favorite shows and podcasts. Plus, new fonts and updated icons in the hamburger menu.

Optimized ad serving capabilities.

Bug fixes

Added autoplay, allowing hands-free advancement to the next piece of on-demand audio or the livestream.

Bug fixes

Analytics improvements

Big improvements to live stream player, including: + Lag-free rewind, fast forward, and timeline scrubbing + Fixed lock-screen player bugs Improvements to overall app stability

- The Sleep Timer is back! You asked for it and we heard you. You can now set a timer to automatically stop playback after a certain amount of time -- perfect for listening before bed. This much-beloved feature of the old WBUR app is now back. - Added landscape mode on iPad: You can now enjoy the app in landscape orientation on your iPad, giving you a wider view of the radio player and other app features. - Bug fixes: We've addressed some audio streaming bugs and made performance improvements to enhance your listening experience.

Improvements to audio player and additional analytic events.

Improvements to rewindable stream, minor bug fixes and additional analytic events

Updated design and improvements to features and functionality. Also included in this update: + WBUR and NPR hourly Newscasts + Push notifications and in-app messages + Curated home screen + Dynamic Live Schedule

New design, improvements to features and functionality. Also: + WBUR and NPR hourly Newscasts + Push notifications and in-app messages + Curated home screen

Updated audio player for more consistent live stream playback. Minor bug fixes to improve stability.

Bug fixes & performance improvements.

Bug fixes & performance improvements.

Bug fixes, SDK updates, and performance optimizations.