Looks like Pioneer added the AppRadio 3 to their site:

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/ch.AppRadio.Compare

No mention of firmware updates for AppRadio 2

I hope us AR2 guys get some firmware love. Here's more pics and an article.

http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/23/pioneer-appradio3/

I wonder if I actually want a SPH-DA210 for the DVD/CD slot? If it has all the same connections in the back of the HU as the AR2, then I might be tempted to swap mine out. It would only take 10 minutes. 

I would love to have Bluetooth streaming on my appradio2.

I see there is a model with a DVD/cd drive now too.

I really hope they release an update for the 2. 

I like this part of the site:

 

Continue to use the streaming music apps you love on-the-go with AppRadio 3. With more and more selections like Rdio® and iHeartRadio®, you’re sure to find the music you’re looking for without having to store it on your device. AppRadio 3 helps keep you connected to your music.

Rdio dropped support yesterday.

And they still don't allow a permanent setting to mix radio with AppMode.  How annoying!

And they still don't allow a permanent setting to mix radio with AppMode.  How annoying!

I think the reasoning is if you wanted to use one of the many music apps, you'd have the radio mixed in, which doesn't sound pleasant. I would think 99% of users are more into their own music rather than terrestrial radio, so the way it is suits most of us. But I guess it would be nice if we had a choice to lock it however we want. 

Looks like Pioneer added the AppRadio 3 to their site:

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/ch.AppRadio.Compare

 

No mention of firmware updates for AppRadio 2

I think the reasoning is if you wanted to use one of the many music apps, you'd have the radio mixed in, which doesn't sound pleasant. I would think 99% of users are more into their own music rather than terrestrial radio, so the way it is suits most of us. But I guess it would be nice if we had a choice to lock it however we want. 

Yes, I think it should be an option - it shouldn't be forced on people.

If you checked the gallery from engadget. The rear photos show an extra female USB lead.

I want the ability to keep both the 30 pin and the HDMI iPhone 5 connection at the same time without having to jump between menus. technically I can do it right now, but I still have to jump between menu options. I want plug and play. 

I liked the AppRadio units because they were "mech-less" and had a flat / flush screen on the front.  With the AppRadio 3 including a CD/DVD drive and having that underbite (the part jutting out at the bottom that has the buttons), it looks more like one of their AVH units...

If you checked the gallery from engadget. The rear photos show an extra female USB lead.

Yes but from what I am gathering from reading the info on Pioneer's site you can use but one type of connection.

So long they still providing updates for DA100. Anyone have words about this?

Nope. And there is no garuntee that they will. If they don't offer an AR3 upgrade for the DA100 you can rest assured you won't see any further updates for it.

They finally replied my email:

Thank you for contacting Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.

Firmware updates are typically still provided for our discontinued models, but we have no information at this time on future updates for AppRadio 2.

Sincerely, 


Mark
Customer Service Representative

They finally replied my email:

Thank you for contacting Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.

 

Firmware updates are typically still provided for our discontinued models

This is a lie. I have been following Pioneer's products sense 2006 on this forum and they have never offered a firmware update once a unit is discontinued. They have only offered map upgrades for the navi units at a cost which do add updated features from the current line in the series and only if the current unit shares the same hardware unit as the previous in the series. That is the only thing that leads me to believe they may offer an AR3 update or upgrade to AR2 owners. If they don't, you likely wont see any future firmware releases for the AR2.

This is a lie. I have been following Pioneer's products sense 2006 on this forum and they have never offered a firmware update once a unit is discontinued. They have only offered map upgrades for the navi units at a cost which do add updated features from the current line in the series and only if the current unit shares the same hardware unit as the previous in the series. That is the only thing that leads me to believe they may offer an AR3 update or upgrade to AR2 owners. If they don't, you likely wont see any future firmware releases for the AR2.

Well yes and no. The DA-01 continued to get updates well into the Appradio 2's life. However in that case the Appradio 1 was still being made but as the DA-02 unit. However technically yes it was getting updates after being discontinued. Now you are right that the second the DA-02 was discontinued we stopped seeing any updates at all.

How they will treat the DA-100 will be very interesting. Once again the DA-110 is the same unit more or less as the DA-100. They just have a newer firmware running on it but hardware wise it is identical. The DA-210 is not. It is a new unit. We shall see what pioneer does.

I guess we all have a few options here.

A.) Wait a few months for Pioneer to release an official firmware update for our DA100 units that would upgrade them to DA110. As Ive done with previous models like my 920BT that has been upgraded to a 940BT.

B.) Go out buy a DA110. Extract the firmware off of the device. Make a deployment package for us DA100 users and we would have it before they release it.

C.) Go out and buy a DA110. Swap serials with the units since they look the same anyways, and return it for a full refund and a new DA110 unit. lol

The first choice being the most practical, the second choice may take some time and patience. The third is pretty much what I am guess you all will do anyways if Pioneer decides to turn a blind eye to the DA100 community.

support for BT audio streaming and Siri Eyes Free. nice..

uses the same CD-IH202 kit for iphone 5 connectivity...meaning an HDMI cable for A/V, and the standard lightning-to-USB cable (provided w/ your phone) for charging and data, both plugged into the Apple "Lightning to Digital AV Adapter". would be nice if Pioneer could do everything they needed to do w/ a single Lightning cable, but i suspect theyre going w/ the two-cable solution since Android devices require the HDMI anyway. meaning, less work for Pioneer. not very clean tho.