Stay tuned for our test coming soon – and read on for more background on BMW iDrive and OS7.īMW announced a major update to its iDrive multi-controller system back in 2018 – and CAR magazine went hands-on with the new OS 7.0 in a special preview in Munich. We’ll be getting hands-on with the latest OS7 BMW release in the coming weeks. If this sounds familiar, this is because Tesla has been doing this for years. So inter-connected are many of the car’s systems that BMW is confident the hardware already enables many of these functions, even if the software hasn’t been enabled. New features The digital and physical worlds collide in the latest updates, which let owners spec new services, such as auto high beam, active cruise control and even heated seats.BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant Better voice recognition and bespoke assistance – will even learn your regular patterns and eg lower the window when you approach a toll booth on your commute.Android Auto Finally, Munich adds Android connectivity alongside Apple CarPlay so your phone can sync with your car.

BMW Digital Key So you can use your iPhone as a key to unlock and start the car, using Near Field Communication (NFC) technology.

Connected Parking services To show you which spaces are free.BMW Maps Cloud-based mapping brings faster navigation and real-time data, such as traffic updates borne from 14 million connected BMWs.The latest release brings the following features to eligible models: We expect many new functions to be available on a monthly subscription, meaning you could pay a few quid extra a month to trial gadgets like smart cruise control to see if it’s worth signing up for a year or longer.

All BMWs with the seventh generation operating system (OS7) will be eligible for over-the-air updates, which don’t just add digital services but also physical ones.

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