LoboTune Radio Tunerv0.2.0

Released October 8, 2026Major

Android

The latest major update introduces Android Auto compatibility and voice command support to LoboTune Radio Tuner. As the analysis windows contain no performance data, the impact remains neutral. Future monitoring will determine if these additions improve the baseline 4.2 rating on Android.

What changed

PlatformAdded support for Android Auto including Favorites, Recently played, and Popular sections
New featureImplemented voice command support to start stations
UXAdded Next/Previous navigation for favorites and heart button for liking songs
UXUpdated app icon and color scheme with an option to disable them
UXAdded artist name display below the song title
UXFixed media button behavior to resume last station or favorite when app is closed

Reception

50/ 100 impact scoreNeutral

What worked

Platform
Integration of Android Auto support addresses a primary request for in-vehicle media control.

What didn't

UX
no evidence
Insufficient user feedback exists to confirm the impact of the updated icon and color scheme.

Marlvel takeaways

Monitor user feedback regarding the new color scheme to determine if the disable option requires higher visibility in settings.
Verify media button resume behavior across various device manufacturers to ensure consistency with the recent fix.
Assess the adoption rate of voice commands for station selection to gauge the value of the new input method.

Original release notes

New: LoboTune works in Android Auto, with Favorites, Recently played and Popular. "Play ... on LoboTune" starts a station by voice, in the car and on the phone. Next and Previous switch between your favorites, and the heart likes the song that plays, on the lock screen too.
Better: a new icon and LoboTune colors (can be turned off), the artist shows below the title.
Fixed: the media button starts the station you heard last, or a favorite, when the app is closed.