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AppRadio 2 Firmware Update v8.30  (2/15/2013)Firmware support for iPhone® 5 and fifth generation iPod® touch.iPhone 5 compatibility requires the use/purchase of: Pioneer CD-IH202 interface cable kit Apple® Lightning to Digital AV Adapter Apple USB to Lightning cable  Do not install this update if you do not own an iPhone 5 or fifth generation iPod touch....

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. today launched three new in-dash navigation systems, AVIC-Z150BH, AVIC-X950BH and AVIC-X850BT, that combine advanced route guidance, multimedia entertainment and smartphone connectivity functions. The entire lineup of products includes iPhone 5...

Just posted by Pioneer:

Calling all app developers! Are you up for the challenge? Do you think you have what it takes to work non-stop to create the next big app to work with Pioneer's AppRadio, the revolutionary in-dash car stereo that controls compatible apps directly from its touchscreen? If so, we'll see you in...

After testing the iPhone 5 with the 30 pin adapter and the current cable from pioneer:
Supports audio iPod output with ID3 data and album art
Supports audio out apps (like Pandora)
Supports controls (track change, thumb up, thumb down, next, etc)
Will NOT support video iPod, video app, or Enhanced App Radio...

Source: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/AppRadio/AppRadio+(SPH-DA01)?tab=firmware
Forum Discussion: http://avic411.com/i...e-avaible-v250/

Dear Valued Pioneer...

AVIC SYSTEMS ADVANCEMENTS

Android Device Connectivity
Pioneer’s newest in-dash navigation models now support wireless app control via the Bluetooth Serial Port Profile (SPP) for select Android™ devices, enabling audio playback with app display and control through the AVIC touchscreen...

• Navteq maps
  
• HD Radio Artist experience (Album art for stations)
  
• Advanced App Mode: gives the ability to control apps from the headunit just as you can with AppRadio.
  
  
• All of the same apps that are compatible with AppRadio, are now compatible with the new AVIC's.

SPP BT profile to add Android/Blackberry support for Pandora...

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/Accessories/CNSD-210FM

Discussion: 2011 CNSD-210FM Update Announced

http://pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/AppRadio#home

Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc., the leader in aftermarket car electronics technology, today unveiled its latest innovation, the game-changing AppRadio™. Drawing upon Pioneer’s technology integration expertise and following its “Rethinking Connectivity” strategy, AppRadio is the first in-vehicle product designed to utilize the processing power,...