14 DAY TRIAL // SIRIUS XM Radio recently announced that a free mobile application for handsets powered by Google's Android operating system should arrive in May. According to the company, the software solution will offer access to more than 120 channels featuring sports, talk, entertainment, news, and more, all available for users of a DROID by Motorola or a Google Nexus One. Moreover, the free SIRIUS XM App should enable users listen to SIRIUS XM Premium Online content on their devices via cellular and Wi-Fi networks.
“SIRIUS XM will make it easy and convenient for DROID and Nexus One users to access our superior programming and exclusive content that they can't get anywhere else,” said Scott Greenstein, president and chief content officer, SIRIUS XM Radio. “We are happy to add the DROID and Nexus One to our growing portfolio of Apps for smartphones that bring subscribers the best in mobile audio entertainment.”
The SIRIUS XM App comes towards subscribers to SIRIUS or XM Premium Online owning a DROID or Nexus One with access to exclusive sports talk and entertainment programming from the company's radio service. The list includes MLB Network Radio, SIRIUS NFL Radio, NHL Home Ice, PGA TOUR, Mad Dog Radio with Chris Russo, Blue Collar Comedy Radio, The Virus featuring Opie & Anthony, Playboy Radio, Rosie Radio, Oprah Radio, and more.
The SIRIUS XM App for DROID and Nexus One will allow users to: - Listen to over 120 channels of SIRIUS XM Premium Online programming on the go, even while surfing the web or checking email. - Bookmark SIRIUS XM Premium Online channels for fast, easy access through a "Favorites" function. - View the current channel plus what is playing on all other available channels via the 'Lookaround' function. According to the company, the new SIRIUS XM App for DROID and Nexus One should be made available as a free download via the Android Market and via the SIRIUS XM website. Those who will download the app will be able to register for a 7-day free trial to SIRIUS XM Premium Online on their handsets. Users who will become SIRIUS XM Premium Online subscribers will be able to listen to SIRIUS XM's Premium Online programming at no additional cost. More details are available on the company's website.