StreamS HiFi Radio Update Version 5.1.4 Now Available

StreamS HiFi Radio for iOS was updated to version 5.1.4 yesterday. The update doesn't add any new features, just a few bug fixes. StreamS is an internet radio streaming app from Modulation Index with worldwide stations and is AppRadio compatible. You can download the latest update from the App Store today.

Extra Mile Update With Traffic Camera Support Now Available [Screenshots]

Extra Mile update with Traffic Camera support now available

As reported earlier, Extra Mile, the trip logging app with voice navigation, has been updated to support traffic cameras. The update, version 4.6, adds a couple of other tweaks and improvements. Here's a list of what's new and a few thoughts (and screenshots) below:

Best Buy's AppRadio Stock Sold Out?

AppRadio sold out at BestBuy? 

Just last week we reported BestBuy's amazing deal on Pioneer's first generation AppRadio. The device was priced at $199, which is the lowest it has ever been. But today, the deal is over and AppRadio doesn't even show up on the retailer's website.

Rdio Coming To The UK And Rest Of Europe Soon

Rdio is coming to Europe 

The music streaming app Rdio, which is also AppRadio compatible, is coming to all European countries in a few months. The paid subscription service is trying to compete with other such services like Spotify but for AppRadio users this is the only such option because Spotify and the others are not AppRadio compatible. Rdio is already available in the United States, Canada, Germany, Brazil, Portugal, Spain, Australia, New Zealand and Denmark.

I Still Love MIXTRAX But...

Pioneer's MIXTRAX is a pretty good virtual DJ

I have written about how awesome Pioneer's MIXTRAX app for the iPhone is. It is a virtual DJ that does a fine job with the music in your 'Music' app. Everything is done on the fly, there are great transitions between songs and the genius-like mixes are quite spot on. But I have one major gripe with it.

How To: Play Videos On AppRadio [Video]

Playing videos on AppRadio from your iPhone/iPod Touch

For those of you who don't know how to get your videos to show up on the AppRadio screen here is a little how-to video. Many of you have written asking how to get this thing working. It is really quite simple as you will see from the video below.

Here's A Couple Of Demo Videos Of Pioneer's Newest Car Stereos

Pioneer's AVH-P8400BH is on sale now (Photo courtesy: Pioneer Electronics, USA)

A couple of channels on YouTube have updated the first user videos of Pioneer's two 2012 line car stereos. Both the videos are demoed by car stereo shops in California. As reported earlier, these models have gone on sale last week as we await the launch of AppRadio 2. The models showcased below are the AVH-P8400BH and AVIC-Z140BH. Take a look below.

Advanced App Mode Supported Receivers Now Available For Purchase

Pioneer's AVIC-Z140BH supports advanced app mode and is now available for purchase

With the exception of AppRadio 2, all the other CES 2012-promised Advanced App Mode supported receivers are now available for purchase from Pioneer Electronics. A trip over to Pioneer's website reveals the following models to have a "Buy Now" button on their description pages:

INRIX Looking For Beta Testers For Next Version Of INRIX Traffic

INRIX Traffic needs beta testers

We've been informed that INRIX Inc. (www.inrixtraffic.com), the developers of the popular app INRIX Traffic, is looking for users that are willing to test a beta version of their upcoming app. Here is the email from Kevin Foreman, Vice President of Mobile Apps at INRIX, which has the necessary contact information:

Pioneer's CarMediaPlayer App Looks To End iPod Control Woes On AppRadio

CarMediaPlayer is the latest AppRadio compatible app

Ever since AppRadio was launched one issue has continued to plague it. The stock iPod app interface is quite terrible on it. There is no swipe or drag to scroll. There are these annoying arrows that have to be clicked to navigate through song lists or menus. Almost everyone's been screaming for an improved interface since June of last year. Pioneer seems to have finally listened to the gripes and provided a solution.

Now, it's not exactly what you think. There is no firmware update to fix the interface. Instead there is CarMediaPlayer (YouTube video and more screenshots below); a new app from Pioneer Corporation itself. Read on to find out what it's all about.