WorldRelay Tuner lets you create your own micro-channel on iOS
WorldRelay Tuner (free) is a fascinating variation on the many radio tuner apps available. This app gives you audio and video streams, lets you save favorites, and watch or listen to what you want. It also includes live streaming cameras from a variety of spots around the globe.
I set up destinations that interested me; some Art House classic films, several jazz stations, and a handful of streaming cameras from a few tourist spots. You can set up a favorites list, which I did, or browse by subject or location.
WorldRelay Tuner worked well, and I did discover some media worth sampling and returning to. Although there are several dozen audio and video destinations, I'd love to see a lot more, and I expect the developer to add more over time.
The app supports AirPlay, and works on any iOS device as it is universal. The experience reminds me of my youth, playing with a shortwave radio that was used by some of my older relatives. I'd stay up late scanning the airwaves for different stations, hearing the news or music from all over the world. Internet radio does that now, and just about every station is on the Web. WorldRelay Tuner takes it another step forward with video for movies, video podcasts and streaming cameras, but still retains lots of music, news and talk stations.
WorldRelay Tuner requires iOS 7 or later. It's optimized for the iPhone 5, but runs fine on the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.
