# Retro Stereo Tablet Apps The Stereolizer App Turns Your iPad into an Old-Fashioned Radio By Jordan M | Published 2011-03-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stereolizer-app References: [gizfactory](http://gizfactory.com/article/turn-your-ipad-into-an-80s-radio-cassette-with-stereolizer/) & [wired](http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/03/stereolizer-turns-your-ipad-into-a-1980s-radio-cassette/) For those who look back with nostalgia on the good old days when the world’s lifeline for music was the radio, the Sterolizer app offers a window to the past complete with a retro-inspired interface. Designed to reflect the appearance of an 80s stereo, the Stereolizer app gives users access to over 6000 radio stations from around the world. Furthermore, for those who remember when music piracy involved capturing songs off the radio on to a cassette, the Stereolizer app also allows owners to tap into and [record music off the radio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podcast-and-radio-reader) using the app’s built in “tape”-recorder function. As far as fusions between [retro and modern technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-technology-tech-brand-kickbacks-discman-is-nostalgic) go, the Stereolizer is definitely leagues ahead of the competition. At only $2, it’s also remarkably cost-effective. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nostalgic-inspired Interfaces:** Businesses can leverage nostalgia to create unique, memorable user interfaces that stand out from competitors - **Reviving Old Entertainment Formats:** Entrepreneurs can revitalize old forms of entertainment, like radio, by integrating them with modern technology to create a new type of experience - **Retro Recording Features:** There is an opportunity to combine the nostalgia of old-school recording techniques with the convenience of modern mobile apps and create new products or services that cater to both of these demographics ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile App Development:** By leveraging nostalgia to create unique mobile experiences, businesses could differentiate themselves in a crowded mobile app market. - **Entertainment:** Entrepreneurs could create new entertainment products or services that incorporate retro elements to stand out in a competitive market - **Consumer Electronics:** There is an opportunity to create retro-inspired versions of modern consumer electronics, allowing consumers to enjoy nostalgic aesthetics while taking advantage of the latest technological advancements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Audio Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cassetteone.md) - [Tech-Infused Analog Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-aesthetics-and-modern-technology.md) - [Retro Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classipod.md) - [Modernized Retro Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-memory.md) - [Virtual Vinyl Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turntable-music-explorer.md) - [Retro Smartphone Music Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-music-player.md) - [Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-streaming-audio-player.md) - [Modernized Boomboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/we-are-rewind.md) - [Nostalgic Retro Music Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-mixtape-kit.md)