Sirius XM Satellite 2.0 coming to cars in 2013
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- Published on Friday, 05 August 2011 13:00
Sirius XM confirmed that it will be rolling out its satellite radio 2.0 technology starting at the end of the year. Two new SXM 2.0-equipped radios will start the launch, and early next year one auto manufacturer will release a 2013 model year vehicle equipped with the new technology.
Satellite 2.0 is Sirius XM's next-generation product, and its answer to Internet radio products. The company's new Android platform integrates Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Internet technology, will enable OEMs, including auto manufacturers, to update software without requiring hardware upgrades, the article reports. Of course, you'll need a head unit that uses the SXM 2.0 platform to take advantage of that benefit.
Sirius XM confirmed earlier speculation that it will offer personalized music choices as a way to compete with Pandora's ability to build customized channels. The new system will also offer subscribers up to five hours of time-shifting on most channels, additional channels to help target the Hispanic market, and on-demand programming.
(CNET news)
