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Aftermarket Radio Head Units Debut with NextRadio


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TagStation, producer of the NextRadio app, has announced that the hybrid radio app is now available on new JVC and Kenwood head units. These new units come enabled with Abalta Technologies' WebLink software platform. When a driver connects a smartphone to a JVC or Kenwood WebLink-compatible head unit, the phone's Internet connection allows NextRadio for WebLink to download album art, station logos and other images to the head unit screen. Local AM/FM radio broadcast audio comes over-the-air via the head unit's tuner.

"We are excited to be the first enhanced AM/FM radio experience in the connected car through our relationship with JVCKENWOOD," said NextRadio President Paul Brenner. "The ability to provide an interactive, in-car experience is a huge victory for the radio industry and offers a great experience for radio listeners."

"Our goal is always to deliver a more informative, entertaining experience. The NextRadio app does exactly that by enriching radio listening with visually-stunning, relevant content that drivers can find at a glance," said JVCKENWOOD General Manager Product & R&D Rick Noetzli.

The WebLink for JVC and WebLink for Kenwood applications are available for download in the Android Marketplace and Apple App Store. Once the app is downloaded and Internet connection established, drivers can use NextRadio and other apps, including popular traffic and navigation app Waze.

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