Deezer adds CarPlay support for paying subscribers

Deezer will make it easier for you to stream music to the CarPlay platform with its latest update. The service brings CarPlay support to its paying subscribers, which in Deezer’s case are its Premium+ and Elite subscribers. Premium+ account removes advertisements and adds some features, while Elite gets support for high definition audio that’s currently only available to Sonos users.

What Deezer brings to CarPlay include the ability to listen to albums, playlists, and tracks; use Flow feature to find new music; listen to Deezer Mixes; and access music in offline mode.

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Kenwood offers choice in aftermarket CarPlay car receivers

Kenwood has two new CarPlay multimedia receivers  DDX6702S and DDX6902S. The units cost $800 and $850, respectively. These models are ideal for existing vehicle owners who want to have the latest, greatest smartphone integration with their iPhones.

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Kenwood brings new CarPlay in-dash head units to market

Apple may have been quiet about CarPlay recently but this hasn't stopped car infotainment partners from releasing new aftermarket head-units which are ideal for older vehicles. Kenwood's released the Excelon DDX6902S (MSRP US $850.00) and DDX6702S (MSRP US $800.00) expand the family of units equipped with Apple® CarPlay, the Apple-produced in-vehicle interface for iPhone.  

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Kenwood ships multimedia receivers with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Want to bless your current ride with the latest, greatest in connected car entertainment? Kenwood just shipped new multimedia receivers that offer Apple CarPlay as well as Android Auto compatibility so you can connect them with your smartphone of choice and access all the best features for about the same price you would pay for an off-contract flagship smartphone.

The KENWOOD Excelon DDX9902S and KENWOOD DDX9702S are shipping to retailers, with suggested MSRPs of $950.00 and $900.00, respectively.   

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