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+Squeezer
+========
+
+Control your SqueezeCenter ("Slimserver") and SqueezeBox (or multiple squeezeboxes)
+from your Android phone.
+
+Features include:
+
+*   Now playing, artwork, seeking within tracks.
+
+*   Browse the library by artist, album, song title, genre, year, or playlist.
+
+*   Full library search.
+
+*   Internet radio support (browse, staff picks, search).
+
+Squeezer is free, and open source.  For more information, to file a feature request,
+or to contribute, see the
+[project home page](http://code.google.com/p/android-squeezer/).
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