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Twelve South launches tiny new ‘Airfly Drive’ wireless CarPlay adapter [Updated]

Update, October 2: Many of you have asked for a full vehicle compatibility list for the Twelve South Airfly Drive. Our friends over at 9to5Toys have just published exactly that. Take a look! Complete vehicle compatibility list for new Twelve South Airfly Drive CarPlay and Android Auto adapter Twelve South, the company behind a range of premium Apple accessories, has launched a notable expansion…

Twelve South launches tiny new ‘Airfly Drive’ wireless CarPlay adapter [Updated]

Twelve South, known for premium Apple accessories, has introduced Airfly Drive, a dongle that converts wired CarPlay to wireless. The product is now available for $39.99. Airfly Drive is compatible with numerous cars featuring factory-wired CarPlay, dating back to 2014. The dongle features a USB-A connector, but includes a USB-C adapter.

Its compact design is meant to remain plugged in. No app or account is needed; simply plug it in, pair it to your phone once, and you're set. The device will automatically reconnect to your phone for wireless CarPlay. It supports two paired phones, switchable by a single button. Wireless CarPlay is noted for its seamless experience compared to wired CarPlay, enhancing the quality of life for shorter trips.

Airfly Drive is priced at $39.99 and is available in black and white. It also supports Android Auto.

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