Which BMW models have wireless Apple CarPlay?
If you follow the wonderful world of cars, chances are that you’ve heard of Apple’s CarPlay feature. The system allows drivers to interact with their iPhone without taking their eyes off the road – a safer solution to phone usage in vehicles. The ability to utilize this technology used to require a USB cord, but now, thanks for the innovative spirit from one of our favorite manufacturer’s, drivers can connect wirelessly to their device. If you’re curious about Apple CarPlay’s wireless capability and which vehicles offer the technology without needing a cord, keep on reading. We also have some news on when this technology will hit the road.
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Which models is the new technology available in?
Apple’s CarPlay technology has been wireless-capable for quite some time now. While that may be the case, the automotive industry had yet to incorporate it in any vehicles – that is, until now. The 2017 BMW 5 Series (hitting the road sometime in February of 2017) will be the first vehicle to incorporate Apple’s wireless CarPlay technology. This gives drivers access to their phones features without needing to plug in. That isn’t the only new technology the BMW 5 Series will offer. Owners will also gain access to inductive phone charging and a WiFi hotspot that will have the capability of supporting up to ten devices.
Wireless Apple CarPlay release date
As we stated earlier, the connectivity feature is ready to go. Because the 2017 BMW 5 Series is the only model that has it equipped thus far, interested buyers will have to wait until February to get their hands on the new technology (and the new BMW). Luckily, that’s only four short months away!
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