You can now subscribe to your favourite podcasts and see notifications in My Library when new episodes are available. We have also made accessibility improvements and fixed some bugs.
Fixed issue with registration.
You can now easily access the sleep timer and cast live radio from the new expanded playbar.
You can now link your Global Player account with Alexa for a personalised experience.
Fixed an issue with media controls.
In this release you can opt into marketing emails when creating an account. We’ve also fixed a bug with seek controls (ffwd and rewind) not working on some shows.
This update includes more information on why you need to create an account and a bug fix on Android 6.0 stopping the app from crashing when trying to sign in. Push notifications preferences are also now synced across devices when you’re signed in.
Bug fixes; performance enhancements; improved sign in and create account screens.
Create an account to receive great in app benefits, including:
- Free unlimited access to radio, playlists and podcasts
- Download shows to your device and listen on the go
- Access High Definition audio on your mobile
In the latest release we’ve fixed a few bugs, notably:
- Fixed an issue affecting some users that couldn’t log in with Facebook/Twitter
- Fixed an issue where you couldn’t subscribe to some catch up shows
- We’ve made a few styling tweaks
Manage auto-downloads for your catch up show subscriptions
Manage your subscriptions from 'My Library'
Bug fixes and performance improvements
Bug fixes and performance enhancements
Bug fixes and performance enhancements
Updated news component styles and bug fixes
Improved date of birth field entry for when you are creating or updating your account
Manage auto-downloads for your subscriptions on your device
Fixed a bug that can cause My Library to crash (and removed duplicate episodes of catch up)
Your subscriptions will now be synchronised when you login to your different devices.
We’ve also fixed a number of bugs that some of our users have told us about, thanks for the feedback!
The app should now crash less often
We've fixed an issue where audio would lower after receiving a phone call or text message, and not return to the same volume afterwards
Searching for a podcast is now quicker
When one of our new live video events ends, you will now be returned to your previous playing state
The skipping live radio feature is back! You can now:
- See the next 8 upcoming tracks
- Like/dislike each track to tailor your experience
- Remove any of the upcoming tracks
Watch live video from your favourite radio shows in Global Player.
Bug fixes and performance enhancements
Bug fixes and performance enhancements
Get all your favourite content in our NEW station pages
(Android 6.0 and above only)
Brand new playlists to suit every mood!
- Continue listening to music with battery optimisation settings enabled
Fixed the bug to ensure local stations are played when requested
- Fixed the bug that randomly started playing audio when the app wasn't being used
- Support for Android 10
- Ensuring podcasts remember where you left off
- Some crash fixes
Performance Improvements
Bug fixes related to the audio playback experience
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
Bug fixes and performance enhancements
Bug fixes and performance enhancements
Bug fixes and performance enhancements
Bug fixes and performance enhancements
Bug fixes and performance enhancements
Bug fixes and performance enhancements
Bug fixes and performance enhancements
Performance improvements and bug fixes
This release includes bug fixes and performance improvements.
This release includes bug fixes and performance improvements.
With the new Smooth Radio App powered by Global Player we've made it easier than ever to listen to Your Relaxing Music Mix.
- Listen to Smooth Radio in HD quality, live and on the move.
- Enjoy shows with fantastic hosts like Kate Garraway, Myleene Klass and Tina Hobley.
- Catch up / listen again to all your favourite shows whenever you like.
- Download and listen to shows offline, perfect for listening while you're travelling.
- Subscribe to your favourite shows to automatically download them each day.
- Check the playlist for music info and show schedules to see what's coming up next.
- Discover hundreds of award-winning audio shows in our new Podcasts section.
- Get the latest artist news and features.
With the Smooth Radio app you can also enjoy all of Global's other stations: Capital, Capital XTRA, Heart, LBC, Radio X, Classic FM and Gold.
So, whatever you're into - the latest hits, classic tracks, music for chilling out or even topical debate - Global's got you covered. And best of all, it's completely free and available worldwide. With the Global Player, you can:
- Hear the best shows from the biggest names in radio: Chris Moyles, Johnny Vaughan, Roman Kemp, Nick Ferrari, Myleene Klass, James O'Brien and many more.
- Listen to all of Global's stations in HD audio.
- Take control - My Capital ,My Capital XTRA and My Radio X, a world-first that allows you to skip songs on live radio - it's radio you control.*
- Get the latest news, videos and pictures from each of Global's stations with the best guests and most entertaining, informative content.
- If you want to relax or exercise, choose 'Music For…' and we'll serve you the best music for your mood.
*Currently only available in the UK.