iPhone as an FM radio without data

[ghanwani]

Is it possible to use the iPhone as an FM radio receiver without using data (LTE or WiFi)?

I heard a commercial of some sort on some radio station while I was in my car. They were asking folks to download an app that allows the phone to become a radio receiver. They were emphasizing that it would work even in emergencies where cell phone towers were not working.

 

[Intell]

No, iPhones do not have that ability.

 

[sjinsjca]

http://allputer.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=16_140&products_id=2086

 

[ghanwani]

I hope I hear that ad again some time. I'll pay more attention. I figured I'd just google for it and information about the app would show up.

Do Android/Blackberry phones have this?

 

[Intell]

Some Android phones are able to pickup FM radio.

 

[ghanwani]

OK, maybe the ad was targeted at those users.

 

[eyoungren]

My iPod Nano 5th Gen has an AM/FM receiver.

I can even pause live radio.

It uses the earphone wires as the antenna.