On the iPhone, if you see the play button instead of the pause button alongside a red circle around the Livesquawk tab, it means the squawk stream is not live. Tap play to start it.
Live Audio Squawk
Audio Streams
GGMA Squawk offers multiple audio streams that you can switch between:
| Stream | Description |
|---|---|
| GGMA | The GGMA-curated news stream |
| Mixed | A combined feed from multiple sources |
| Livesquawk | The Livesquawk audio broadcast |
Starting the Squawk
On the web app:
- At the top of the screen, you will see the stream selector: GGMA, Mixed, Livesquawk.
- Select your preferred stream.
- Click the Start (play) button to begin the live audio broadcast.
On the iPhone app:
- At the top of the news feed, you will see the stream tabs: GGMA, Mixed, Livesquawk.
- Select your preferred stream.
- Tap the play button to start listening. When audio is playing, the button changes to a pause icon.
Checking Squawk Status
You can tell whether the squawk is currently live by looking at the play/pause button:
- Pause icon visible — The squawk is live and playing.
- Play icon visible — The squawk is not currently playing. Tap/click to start.
Squawk on iPhone (Including Lock Screen)
One of the key advantages of the iPhone app is that the audio squawk continues to play even when your phone is locked. When the squawk is active:
- Unlocked mode: You see the full app interface with the news feed and playback controls.
- Locked mode: The lock screen shows a media player widget labelled “Livesquawk” with playback controls (rewind, play/pause, fast-forward, and AirPlay).
This means you can keep your phone in your pocket or on your desk and still receive live audio alerts without needing to look at the screen.
Interruptions
IMPORTANT
On the iPhone, the following actions will interrupt the live audio stream:
- Incoming or outgoing phone calls
- Playing music (e.g. Apple Music, Spotify)
- Playing videos (e.g. YouTube, Safari)
After the interruption ends, the squawk will not resume automatically. You will need to return to the app and tap play to restart the stream.