DETROIT – Mobile app developer jācapps and Greater Media’s WMMR have launched the radio station’s mobile app that is now part of the Apple CarPlay ecosystem. The release is part of jācapps’ “App Everywhere” offerings for radio broadcasters.
“It took a lot of collaboration with the Apple and WMMR teams, and we’re excited that broadcast radio is now front and center on the Apple CarPlay screen,” said jācapps COO Bob Kernen. “This is a giant step forward for the entire radio industry in its quest to remain dominant in today’s cars.”
Apple CarPlay is now available on more than 100 car models, creating an experience in dashboards similar to the iPhone and iPad.
“We are thrilled to provide WMMR’s loyal fans with immediate and convenient access to the content they love in Apple CarPlay-enabled cars. jācapps’ “App Everywhere” platform is giving us the flexibility of distribution that our audiences are demanding in a very efficient service,” said Steve Meyers, Director of Digital Operations for Greater Media.
The “Connected Car” is a major battleground for the radio industry. “It is essential that radio retain its strong, historic presence in the middle of new car touchscreens,” said Paul Jacobs, President of jācapps. “Parity with other media options in the car is imperative. We are excited that jācapps is leading the way for broadcast radio stations to be primary players on the Apple CarPlay platform.”
jācapps is also developing mobile apps for the Android Auto system, and launched its first app on that platform in 2015.
A video demonstration of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto can be found at: http://www.jacapps.com/our-products/carplay-android-auto/
