AppRadio Extensions Version 2.0 Beta Available [Jailbreak][Video]

For those of you using a jailbroken iPhone 4/4S this is great news. Controlling apps that aren't AppRadio compatible using the AppRadio's touch interface sounds like a remote possibility. But developer Mike DeCaro has done tremendous work in that regard with his jailbreak tweak, AppRadio Extensions. The tweak is getting upgraded to version 2.0 soon but a new teaser video and a beta download has been made available at Avic411. Here's the video and more details.

Bring Out Your USB Drives, First AppRadio 2 Update Available

Firmware update version 08.15 is for AppRadio 2 only. Available now!

I wasn't aware of this but Pioneer apparently put out a minor firmware update for it's AppRadio 2 customers on May 24, 2012. Thanks to one of our readers who calls himself the Porthos Musketeer for bringing this to our notice. The update is available for download from Pioneer's website and as mentioned before you will need a USB flash drive to update your device. Read on for more on this.

AUPEO! Personal Radio Update Adds Toyota Support

Toyota has it's own version of app integration and it's called Toyota Touch Life. The system uses the MirrorLink protocol to basically mirror your smartphone's display in your car. The enhanced car entertainment system has been available for a while now. Today's AUPEO! update has added support for the Toyota Touch Life system.

DashCommand Update Version 3.0.1 Now Available

DashCommand is a vehicle performance monitoring app which uses the OBD-II interface to put nice looking gauges on your AppRadio. The app has been available for a while now and has been updated quite a few times to fix bugs. Today's update version 3.0.1 does more bug fixing. Here are more details.

Third Extra Mile Update This Month Fixes More Bugs

Extra Mile has been updated for the third time this month. Today's version 4.7.2 contains a couple of bug fixes and also an added improvement. Extra Mile is developed by GammaPoint, LLC and is a trip logging, GPS app with voice controls. The app features a very good looking dashboard with weather information, quick calling links, sharing buttons etc. A complete list of what's new in today's update follows.

Get To Know Your AppRadio With The 'Discover AppRadio' App

I'm not sure how long it has been available for, but Pioneer Electronics' "Discover AppRadio" app is available as a free download from the App Store. The app is a resource for getting to know your AppRadio or AppRadio 2 better. Here is a rundown of what the app provides.

AppRadio App Updated With Bug Fixes

The AppRadio app was recently updated to version 1.7.0 by Pioneer. This update had one major issue of displaying blank icons for the compatible apps. Seems like Pioneer has fixed that bug in today's app update. Today's version 1.7.1 includes the following.

INRIX Traffic Gets Updated To Version 4.0

INRIX Traffic version 4.0 now available

INRIX Traffic has been updated to version 4.0 today with a couple of nice improvements. The AppRadio compatible app does what it says; provides traffic info. It helps estimate commute times based on traffic information from "100 million drivers". Here's what's new in this update.

User Video Shows AppRadio 2 Working With HTC Evo 4G

YouTube user, "Tech337", has uploaded a video showing how to connect an Android phone to AppRadio 2. He's using an HTC Evo 4G and there are quite a few interesting details available from the video. This is probably one of the first videos out there showcasing AppRadio 2 with an Android phone. Check it out.

Watch This AppRadio 2 User Video [Video]

YouTube user, "DavePioneer", has uploaded a very nice video showing the basic functions of Pioneer's AppRadio 2. From the video you can see how streamlined the AppRadio 2 interface is when in advanced app mode, barring a minor issue with the INRIX app at the end.