KUT 90.5 Austin’s NPR Station

KUT 90.5 brings you 24-hour news and information from NPR, PRI, BBC & KUT News

KUT 90.5 FM - Austin’s NPR Station App

"KUT 90.5 Austin’s NPR Station" is an Android app that delivers 24-hour news and information from NPR, PRI, BBC, and KUT News. Featuring a high-quality audio stream, easy access to program schedules, and the latest local and global news, it enhances your listening experience. Download this streamlined app to stay connected to Austin’s premier public radio station, broadcasting from The University of Texas. Enjoy award-winning journalism wherever you are.
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App stats

Users: 16,863
19
Version: 4.6.6 (Last updated: 2023-05-31)
Creation date: 2016-05-06
Permissions
Location: approximate location (network-based)
Phone: directly call phone numbers, read phone status and identity
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Microphone: record audio
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Device ID & call information: read phone status and identity
Other:
  • receive data from Internet
  • view network connections
  • pair with Bluetooth devices
  • full network access
  • run at startup
  • control vibration
  • prevent device from sleeping
  • read Google service configuration

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App summary

No other Austin station brings you national and local news like KUT 90.5 FM. KUT is more than just Austin’s NPR Station. Our listeners can tune in 24 hours a day for news and information from NPR, PRI, the BBC and our own newsroom. Staples like Morning Edition and All Things Considered from National Public Radio, plus programs like The World from Public Radio International and BBC News Hour bring global perspectives, and award-winning local news from KUT's reporters are all in the palm of your hand. Download, tune in, and listen wherever you may be.

This new version of our app focuses on two things--a high-quality stream and the program schedule. We've thrown a couple other things in there too, but this is what our listeners have asked for most. We're providing an all digital, efficient stream using the AAC+ codec. It sounds great on all platforms, devices, radios and even over cellular. Tap in some headphones or plug your phone and have a listen.

If you're also a fan of KUTX -- The Austin Music Experience or our spin on Latin rock, Alt Latino, please download the individual versions of those apps as well. Similar features, and the same great audio. We've separated the apps so we can bring better and different features to each in the future.

And if you're still using the legacy KUT app, the white one with blues and yellows, please switch to this version and delete the old one. We'll be turning it off this summer along with the low-bitrate streams it only supports, going back to the days when the cellular networks could barely handle 24 kbps streams.

KUT 90.5 FM is a public radio station from The University of Texas. We broadcast from the Moody College of Communication in the Belo Center for New Media on campus, bringing you 24-hour news and information from NPR, PRI, the BBC & KUT News. We couldn’t do what we do without your continued support. Thanks for listening!

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Great way to listen to NPR content, especially when away from Austin.
  • Excellent local news updates for Austin and Central Texas.
  • Rich content with added articles, photos, and links.
  • The app plays continuously without stopping after a few hours.
Cons
  • Constant crashes and freezing issues.
  • Slow to connect or load, often requiring reloading.
  • Intrusive ads that disrupt listening experience.
  • Notifications opening stories in a web browser instead of the app.
  • Bluetooth functionality for play/pause not working properly.
Most mentioned
  • App reliability issues: crashes, freezing, and slow loading.
  • Frustration with ads interrupting content.
  • Problems with Bluetooth functionality.
User reviews
I loved it for years. It is a great way to listen. It's especially great when im away from Austin. I have had trouble with the Alarm/Sleep function. I wish they could fix that, but I also discovered that some of the issues were caused by not having permissions set right. Maybe provide more info on that...
by Pj Johnson, 2024-01-30

A wonderful app for keeping up with today's news, especially for local Austin and Central Texas updates. And for long drives, there is nothing better than uninterrupted news/storytelling.
by William Curtis, 2022-05-07

It does not always connect or work, takes forever to load and so I usually give up and find something else to listen to, but when it does work it is nice to listen to NPR since it is my favorite station.
by Jennifer Wright, 2022-05-04
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