# Digitized Radio Smartphones This New LG Smartphone Supports DAB+ Radio Formats By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-03-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-lg-smartphone References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2016/03/14/lg-stylus-2-dab-plus-radio/) & [lgnewsroom](http://www.lgnewsroom.com/2016/02/all-new-lg-stylus-2-to-make-first-public-appearance-at-mwc-2016/) The [Stylus 2](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kobo-elipsa-2e) is a stylish new [LG](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radio-optimism) smartphone that is perhaps most noteworthy for the fact that it is one of the few modern mobile offerings to support DAB+, an upgraded version of the Digital Audio Broadcasting technology standard. In addition to this eye-catching feature, the LG Stylus 2 is noted for being powered by a quad-core 1.2 GHz processor and offering as much as 1.5 GB of RAM, with multimedia offerings being viewable on a crystal-clear 5.7-inch 1,280 x 720 display. The phone comes equipped with a 13-megapixel rear camera and a solid 3,000 mAh battery. While streaming is increasingly popular, LG has opted to include DAB+ support in its new smartphone in order to enable users to enjoy more high-quality broadcasts when it comes to the [radio playback realm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radiocast). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB+):** The inclusion of DAB+ support in the LG Stylus 2 smartphone highlights the growing trend towards higher quality radio broadcasts. - **Streaming Versus Radio:** The Stylus 2 smartphone's DAB+ support challenges the dominance of streaming platforms by offering users the option to listen to high-quality radio broadcasts. - **Integration of Media Features:** The LG Stylus 2's combination of DAB+ radio support with a quad-core processor and multimedia capabilities showcases the trend of integrating various media features into smartphones. ### Who This Affects Most - **Smartphones:** The inclusion of DAB+ support in the LG Stylus 2 smartphone presents an opportunity for smartphone manufacturers to differentiate their products and attract radio enthusiasts. - **Radio Broadcasting:** The Stylus 2 smartphone's DAB+ support opens up new avenues for radio broadcasters to reach a wider audience and deliver higher quality content. - **Consumer Electronics:** The trend of integrating advanced audio technologies, like DAB+, into smartphones like the Stylus 2 presents an opportunity for consumer electronics companies to enhance the audio experience of their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Broadcast TV Cellphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lava-and-hmd.md) - [Productive Stylus-Equipped Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-stylus-5g.md) - [Sleek Smartphone Stylus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moto-g-stylus.md) - [Human Connection-Emphasizing Radio Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radio-optimism.md) - [Speaker-Centric Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-phone.md) - [Mobile Radio Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-radio1.md) - [Tech-Infused Analog Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-aesthetics-and-modern-technology.md) - [Portable Pill-Shaped Soundbar Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-stanbyme-speaker.md) - [Smooth-Scrolling Stylus Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylus-smartphone.md)