BMW Cars Now Equipped for the Apple iPhone
September 3, 2007 12:52 PM | Apple | Comments (0)
The BMW Group has announced that all MINI models, as well as the BMW 6 Series, BMW 5 Series, BMW 3 Series, BMW 1 Series and BMW X5, will now be equipped for the Apple iPhone. BMW is the first automobile manufacturer to offer a solution for the integration of the new smart phone generation in cars in the US, and now it is preparing for the iPhone's European launch later this year. The German carmaker will present the iPhone-equipped vehicles at the Frankfurt Auto Show on September 13th. The iPhone functions with BMW vehicles equipped with BMW Assist with Bluetooth handsfree-calling as of the date of testing and meets or exceeds minimum standards established by BMW of North America. |  |
In 2004, BMW was the first to integrate the iPod into BMW vehicles and have customers take full control of their music on the road. So it seemed only logical that BMW be among the first to ensure iPhone owners have the same ability to enjoy their music, plus the added benefits of Bluetooth® hands-free calling across our model line. We are pleased to announce that BMW owners can use their iPhone in this way from day one.
Access to the iPod (or the iPod application of the iPhone) via the vehicle controls and central information or radio display is only possible on cars equipped with iPod/USB interface. The iPod/USB interface is available on 3 and 5 Series with 03/07 production, the X5 with 04/07 production and the 6 Series with 09/07 production date.
