{
  "id": 16765412,
  "title": "Twelve South launches new Airfly View dongle with built-in screen",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/twelve-south-launches-new-airfly-view-dongle-with-built-in-screen",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-27T16:34:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/10/27/twelve-south-launches-new-airfly-view-dongle-with-built-in-screen/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Last month, Twelve South released the popular AirFly Drive, a wireless CarPlay adapter. Now, the company has unveiled Airfly View, an upgraded version that includes a built-in screen. This new accessory is now available for purchase on Amazon. The Airfly accessory, popular among travelers, allows them to connect their AirPods or Bluetooth headphones to the seat-back entertainment screen on airplanes, even if the screen doesn't support Bluetooth natively. The Airfly View takes this capability a step further by incorporating a screen that simplifies the setup process with visual instructions and offers up to 16 hours of battery life. The screen displays each pairing step in 24 different languages, whether it's at home before the trip or at the airport before boarding. When in use on a plane, the device plugs into the seatback jack, displaying connected headphones and battery life on its integrated screen, which automatically turns off when not in use. The Airfly View is priced at $79.99 in black and coastal color options.",
  "summary": "Last month, Twelve South introduced the wildly popular AirFly Drive , its first wireless CarPlay adapter (which is now back in stock after initially selling out). Now, the popular accessory maker is back with Airfly View , which adds a built-in screen to its other popular wireless audio dongle. You can order it on Amazon today . Here’s how it works. more…",
  "key_points": [
    "Twelve South releases Airfly View with built-in screen",
    "Airfly View simplifies AirPods/Bluetooth pairing on planes",
    "Priced at $79.99 in black/coastal colors"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}