Listen to Streaming Radio Stations with a BlackBerry, Thanks to Slacker

BlackBerry smartphone users can now hear their favorite Slacker radio stations wherever they go, with the new -- and free -- Slacker Mobile application.

This provides BlackBerry users in the US. with a personalized music discovery and listening experience pulling from over 100 expert-programmed Slacker stations, over 10,000 artist stations, or a nearly unlimited number of the listener's own custom-created stations.

It's not even necessary to be connected to a wireless network. Slacker station caching, an exclusive feature for BlackBerry, allows users to store their favorite stations on a memory card.

"Because of our caching technology, BlackBerry owners can play their personal radio stations everywhere, even on subways and planes, with much better battery life and faster song skipping than is possible with streaming stations,"  said Dennis Mudd, CEO of Slacker.

Included in the software are detailed artist bios, album reviews, and album art for each song that is played,

Slacker Mobile for BlackBerry smartphones also offers:

• Multi-tasking -- listen to music while doing other tasks
• Pause and skip songs
• Rate songs as favorites
• Ban songs and artists

Pricing and Availability

The Slacker Personal Radio Mobile application for BlackBerry smartphones is available immediately as a free download by visiting Slacker.com from the BlackBerry web browser.

The application is compatible with BlackBerry Device Software 4.3 and higher. It works with the free Slacker Basic Radio service, along with Slacker Radio Plus and Slacker Premium Radio subscription offerings.

Visit www.slacker.com/blackberry for more details.

The Competition

Users of recent BlackBerry models, including the Bold and Storm, have the option to listen to FlyCast, a rival streaming audio service.