A Modern Mobile Experience for Live Jazz Radio and Podcasts
JAZZ.FM91 required a modern, scalable mobile platform to deliver seamless access to live radio streaming, podcast playback, and in-car media experiences.
Industry
Media, Radio Broadcasting, Digital Streaming
Platform
iOS and Android
Launch
31 March 2026
About the JazzFM App
Canadian Software Agency (CSA) designed and developed a cross-platform mobile solution that ensures smooth playback, intuitive content discovery, and a consistent listening experience across:
- Mobile devices
- Lock screens
- Automotive interfaces (Apple CarPlay & Android Auto)
The result is a unified digital platform that combines live radio and on-demand content into a seamless user experience.
Timeline
13 June 2025 – 31 March 2026
Total Development Effort
~400+ hours across all disciplines
Team Size
4–6 members
Key Deliverables
iOS/Android App
Live radio streaming
Landing Page
The Challenge
The project involved multiple technical and user-experience challenges:
- Seamless switching between live radio, streams, and podcasts
- Maintaining playback continuity across app states
- Accurate and stable metadata updates for media controls
- Supporting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto without sync issues
- Preventing duplicate metadata and UI flickering
- Persisting user search history locally
- Maintaining a single shared cross-platform codebase
All of this had to be designed, developed, tested, and launched within a tight delivery window.
The Solution
Canadian Software Agency designed and developed a unified audio platform with:
- React Native architecture for shared logic across platforms
- Context-based playback state management system
- Native bridge modules for advanced media control
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration pipelines
- Metadata deduplication and debouncing techniques
- Local persistence using AsyncStorage
- Stable CI/CD pipeline for consistent production releases
Core Platform Features
JAZZ.FM91 required a modern, scalable mobile platform to deliver seamless access to live radio streaming, podcast playback, and in-car media experiences.
Unified Radio, Streams & Podcast Experience
A single interface allowing users to switch between live radio, streams, and podcasts without interruptions or reloads.
Cross-Platform Playback Synchronization
Playback state (play, pause, progress, metadata) remains consistent across iOS and Android in real time.
iOS Media Controls & CarPlay Support
Users can control playback directly from the lock screen, Control Center, and CarPlay interface.
Android Auto Integration
Provides a safe and optimized driving experience with full audio control via Android Auto.
Search with Local History
Stores recent searches locally for quick and convenient access.
Optimized Metadata Handling
Eliminates UI flickering and duplicate metadata through efficient real-time updates.
Favorites & Personalization
Users can save stations and podcasts for a personalized listening experience.
Production-Ready Release Workflows
Robust testing, build, and deployment processes ensure reliable releases.
The Modern Stack Behind the Software.
A modern, production-ready stack was selected to support real-time interactions, cross-platform mobile delivery, and scalable deployment.
Core Technologies
React Native (0.80.1)
JavaScript
Redux Toolkit
Swift / Objective-C
Java (Android)
Supporting Infrastructure & Services
iOS MediaPlayer Framework
Android MediaSession / MediaBrowserService
AsyncStorage
Local Notifications
See JazzFM in Action
JazzFM is now live across mobile platforms:
Project Timeline
The full product, including mobile apps, backend systems, and admin panel, was completed in approximately 8 weeks, followed by store submission and a 30-day free support window.
- Phase 1
Design & Prototyping
- UI/UX design in Figma
- Interactive prototypes
- Phase 2
Development
- UI development
- Backend integration
- Apple CarPlay & Android Auto connectivity
- Results
Delivered a Unified, Real-Time Audio Streaming System
Canadian Software Agency successfully delivered a production-ready platform that transformed fragmented listening experiences into a seamless digital ecosystem.
The solution combines live radio, podcasts, and on-demand audio into one unified platform across iOS and Android, ensuring consistent playback, synchronized controls, and a smooth user experience.
Key Outcomes
The solution combines live radio, podcasts, and on-demand audio into one unified platform across iOS and Android, ensuring consistent playback, synchronized controls, and a smooth user experience.
Platforms launched: iOS App Store & Google Play
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