WBUR
Free
6.0for iPhone, iPad and more
9.5
543 Ratings
90.9 WBUR, Boston’s NPR news station
Developer
52.5 MB
Size
Nov 14, 2023
Update Date
News
Category
4+
Age Rating
Age Rating
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About WBUR
Listen to WBUR anytime, anywhere. The WBUR App is the best way to get news from Greater Boston and beyond with our live stream and signature podcasts all in one place.
Play, pause, rewind (and play again) live radio shows from the award-winning teams at WBUR and NPR. On Point, Here & Now, Radio Boston, Circle Round, Endless Thread and more are all at your fingertips.
You’ll also:
+ Stay in the know with hourly local and national audio news briefs
+ Hear about new shows, special series and trending stories
+ Listen on demand to your favorite shows like Morning Edition, All Things Considered and Marketplace
+ Download episodes for offline listening
Our journalism is funded by you, our listeners. Thanks for choosing WBUR, Boston’s NPR news station.
Play, pause, rewind (and play again) live radio shows from the award-winning teams at WBUR and NPR. On Point, Here & Now, Radio Boston, Circle Round, Endless Thread and more are all at your fingertips.
You’ll also:
+ Stay in the know with hourly local and national audio news briefs
+ Hear about new shows, special series and trending stories
+ Listen on demand to your favorite shows like Morning Edition, All Things Considered and Marketplace
+ Download episodes for offline listening
Our journalism is funded by you, our listeners. Thanks for choosing WBUR, Boston’s NPR news station.
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What's New in the Latest Version 6.0
Last updated on Nov 14, 2023
Old Versions
Bug fixes
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Version History
6.0
Nov 14, 2023
Bug fixes
5.9
Oct 31, 2023
Added autoplay, allowing hands-free advancement to the next piece of on-demand audio or the livestream.
5.8
Oct 3, 2023
Bug fixes
5.7
Aug 23, 2023
Analytics improvements
5.6
May 16, 2023
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
+ Lag-free rewind, fast forward, and timeline scrubbing
+ Fixed lock-screen player bugs
Improvements to overall app stability
5.5
Apr 11, 2023
- 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.
- 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.
5.4
Feb 9, 2023
Improvements to audio player and additional analytic events.
5.3
Jan 25, 2023
Improvements to rewindable stream, minor bug fixes and additional analytic events
5.2
Jan 5, 2023
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
Also included in this update:
+ WBUR and NPR hourly Newscasts
+ Push notifications and in-app messages
+ Curated home screen
+ Dynamic Live Schedule
5.1
Jan 4, 2023
New design, improvements to features and functionality.
Also:
+ WBUR and NPR hourly Newscasts
+ Push notifications and in-app messages
+ Curated home screen
Also:
+ WBUR and NPR hourly Newscasts
+ Push notifications and in-app messages
+ Curated home screen
4.0.8
Apr 4, 2019
Updated audio player for more consistent live stream playback. Minor bug fixes to improve stability.
4.0.7
Jul 2, 2017
Bug fixes & performance improvements.
4.0.6
May 24, 2017
Bug fixes & performance improvements.
4.0.5
May 9, 2017
Bug fixes, SDK updates, and performance optimizations.
4.0.4
May 4, 2017
Updated to latest version of various SDKs
4.0.3
Apr 20, 2017
Updated to latest version of various SDKs.
4.0.2
Apr 10, 2017
Improved sharing feature and small adjustments on audio play when the app is backgrounded.
4.0.1
Dec 2, 2016
Small UI tweaks
4.0.0
Sep 13, 2016
• Complete rebuild and redesign
• Improved live, on-demand streaming provides the most reliable listening experience imaginable
• Save on demand episodes for later listening and download content for offline listening
• Keep track of programs you’ve heard with the new listening history section
• Mobile donations are easier than ever
• Improved live, on-demand streaming provides the most reliable listening experience imaginable
• Save on demand episodes for later listening and download content for offline listening
• Keep track of programs you’ve heard with the new listening history section
• Mobile donations are easier than ever
3.1.1
Nov 10, 2015
iPad Support, new feature support.
3.1.0
Apr 1, 2015
Complete app rebuild and redesign.
3.0.3
Jun 6, 2014
General improvements and bug fixes
3.0.2
Mar 31, 2014
- Bug fixes
3.0.1
Feb 3, 2014
- Various bug fixes
- Facebook sharing of news is enabled
- Facebook sharing of news is enabled
3.0.0
Jan 17, 2014
* Redesigned to emphasize the listening experience
* News article layout has been redesigned for easier reading
* Faster, lighter and more stable
* Utilizes the latest streaming features in iOS to deliver an optimal listening experience
* News article layout has been redesigned for easier reading
* Faster, lighter and more stable
* Utilizes the latest streaming features in iOS to deliver an optimal listening experience
WBUR FAQ
Click here to learn how to download WBUR in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of WBUR.
iPhone
Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 12.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 12.0 or later.
WBUR supports English
