Meet the KQED iPhone app. We built it with your need-to-know, on-the-go lifestyle in mind. It's the best of KQED Public Radio, Television, and KQED.org content—in an easy to use format.

The app enables you to listen to KQED Public Radio wherever you are – including hourly newscasts, locally produced shows such as Forum and The California Report, and NPR favorites like Fresh Air and All Things Considered – both on demand and via live streaming.

The KQED iPhone app also makes it easy to read our popular local blogs including News Fix, Bay Area Bites, Capital Notes and KQED Arts. There's even an arts events calendar, so you won't miss another '80s zombie movie night in the park … or whatever it is you're into.

And because all work and no play is a terrible way to treat an iPhone, the app lets you watch Check, Please! Bay Area, KQED's restaurant review program, and QUEST, our exploration of California science and nature in and around the Bay Area, any time you want.

When you're out and about, the iPhone app also helps you keep track of member events and take advantage of KQED Perks. You’ll be surprised at how many discounts and special offers are nearby.

KQED iPhone App overview:

* Listen, watch and read KQED content anywhere you are
* Up-to-the-minute national, international and local news
* KQED's award-winning food, arts and science coverage
* On-the-go access to member benefits
* Convenient program schedules
* Ability to sync phone alarms to KQED Public Radio
* A pocket-size Michelle Norris (Alright, we just made that part up. But we'll see what we can do.)

We are proud to have partnered with Public Radio Exchange (PRX), which develops innovative apps for public media.

And for those of you who don't already support KQED, remember there's no such thing as a free lunch -- err, a free app -- so please think about contributing to support further technological and editorial developments.

To learn more about this app, visit http://www.kqed.org/iphoneapp.