What's New with APX Radios
Stay informed on the latest innovations for APX radios, including new models, software updates, smart applications and enhanced security features for critical communications.
APX product updates
January 2026
RadioCentral is expanding
APX Portables | APX Mobiles | Device Management
We are excited to share expanded RadioCentral compatibility to now include APX N50/N30, standard APX portables and most APX mobile radios. To learn more, click here.
ASTRO Subscriber Release 2025.3
APX N Line | APX Portables | APX Mobiles
New Feature Release, 2025.3, is now available and introduces several key enhancements. This release features SmartVideo for APX NEXT and APX N70 through SVX integrations and includes SmartMessaging updates powered by Messaging in CommandCentral. Additionally, the update allows RadioCentral to program WiFi-based modes for standard APX N50/N30, APX Portables and Mobiles. Read more here.
September 2025
ASTRO Subscriber Release 2025.2
APX NEXT | APX N70 | APX N70 XE | APX Portables | APX Mobiles
The new feature release, 2025.2, brings several new features and capabilities to our APX Radios, including: Intelligent Noise Reduction, SCBA Voice Amplifier and RadioCentral enhancements. Read more here.
June 2025
APX N70 VHF
APX N70
Motorola Solutions is now offering the APX N70 in the VHF band. The APX N70 combines superior audio and sophisticated features in a rugged, trusted design and allows access to a suite of smart applications designed to expand intelligence in the field via LTE. Radio details are easily accessed through voice, touch and hard controls.
Read more here.
April 2025
Introducing the APX N70 XE
APX N70 & APX N70 XE
Easy to use and manage, the rugged APX N70 XE keeps firefighters and EMS personnel informed and connected with crystal-clear speech quality. It also offers seamless on-the-go access to productivity-focused apps and services that enhance situational awareness and tighten collaboration between team members. To learn more, click here.
ASTRO Subscriber new Baseline Release 2025.1
APX NEXT | APX N70/APX N70 XE | APX Portables | APX Mobiles
APX radio baseline firmware update, 2025.1, brings significant enhancements to functionality and security. Key improvements include the FedRAMP authorization on Smart Applications, along with Data Modem Tethering on Cradlepoint Routers.
Read more here.
February 2025
Management
Management
RadioCentral migration
APX NEXT | APX N70/APX N70 XE | Device
We are excited to announce the launch of the new RadioCentral platform. Throughout this year, all existing customers will be migrated from the existing RadioCentral (MT) application to the new platform by our migration teams. The existing RadioCentral (MT) application will be sunsetted by Q1 2026, but will be supported through SR 2025.1 for new features and then enter maintenance mode. To learn more, click here.
FedRAMP on APX NEXT/N70/N70 XE Smart Applications
APX NEXT | APX N70/APX N70 XE | SmartConnect | SmartLocate | SmartProgramming | RadioCentral | CommandCentral Aware
We are happy to announce that APX NEXT SmartConnect, SmartLocate and Smart Programming Applications are now shipping in the Motorola Solutions Authorized Cloud with StateRAMP/FedRAMP® approval. What is this Motorola Solutions Authorized Cloud (MSAC) and how does this apply to FedRAMP®? MSAC is the cloud environment that we have tested and gotten approvals on for StateRAMP and FedRAMP® needs. APX NEXT/N70 radios that are ordered with this cloud configuration will be loaded into MSAC from the factory.
Janurary 2025
ASTRO Subscriber Release 2024.3
APX NEXT | APX N70/APX N70 XE | APX Portables | APX Mobiles
APX radio firmware update, 2024.3, brings significant enhancements to functionality and security. Key improvements include the ability to update radio aliases directly through the Digital Voice Recorder (DVR), introducing multi-codeplug support, allowing users to configure and switch between multiple codeplugs directly on the radio via the user interface and two additional transmit power levels offering greater flexibility in various operational environments. Read more here.
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