akpbiz.blogg.se - Idrive software update

Over-the-air (OTA) updates offer huge opportunities for manufacturers to upgrade - or downgrade - their vehicles remotely. The firm subsequently rowed back on this decision, however. The car maker faced criticism last year after it quietly made Apple CarPlay a subscription service that drivers would have to pay for on an annual basis. The free update is in stark contrast to the last time BMW made headlines with choices around software provision.

An upgrade to the firm’s ‘Personal Assistant’ voice recognition software.

Connected charging, which points drivers towards public charge points.

eDrive Zones, a function that automatically switches plug-in hybrid models into electric mode in low emission zones.

Connected Parking, which can show drivers where a free space is and if it is big enough for their car.

The cloud-based BMW Maps navigation system.