We initially heard about the ConnectedDrive LTE integration back in summer, but now it looks like it's almost here. BMW isn't shy when it comes to in-vehicle tech, so the fact that it's launching its own solution should come as no surprise.
The dedicated car phone may be a thing of the past, but the in-car hotspot is becoming increasingly common. Source: BMW (1), (2) Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Android, App, BMW, Cellphones, connected, ConnectedDrive, connecteddrivestore, eyesfree, i3, iap, idrive, iOS, siri, SiriEyesFree, smartphone, SVoice, Transportation, Wireless BMW’s Car Hotspot LTE means Bavarian Motor WiFi If you're using a 2013 BMW or earlier, you may have to settle for owning the Penultimate Driving Machine.įiled under: Cellphones, Transportation, Wireless About the only catch to the strategy is the current lack of upgrade plans for those with older vehicles. Many of its cars will have built-in SIM cards from July onward, and the company expects that cellular access will eventually be standard or near-standard worldwide - certainly in i-series cars, where it's needed for remote control. It also wants cellular services to be commonplace. BMW will add support for Android apps later this year, for a start.
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The new revision also brings voice search for locations through Google, and a ConnectedDrive Store lets drivers buy services without leaving the car. The company is rolling out iDrive 4.2 firmware for the 2014 model year that supports web browsing while stopped, iAP Bluetooth control through iOS devices and integration with both Siri Eyes Free and S Voice. BMW has been refining its ConnectedDrive services for months, but that was apparently only a prelude to greater things: the automaker just outlined a roadmap for 2013 and beyond.
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