2017 BMW 5 Series Sedan and Apple CarPlay

BMW has announced the 2017 BMW 5 Series Sedan (7th Generation of the lineup), will feature Apple’s CarPlay.  BMW is the first carmaker to integrate Apple CarPlay without any cables at all.  iPhones together with any apps that are on it, can be integrated into the vehicle’s system environment via the screen in the car.

In addition, smartphones with inductive charging can be supplied with power wirelessly in the BMW 5 Series Sedan.  This is an optional tray located in the center console in front of the cupholders. The charging tray establishes a wireless connection to the external aerial, which improves mobile phone reception.

The options list also includes a WiFi hotspot offering a high-speed internet connection (LTE) for up to 10 mobile devices.

source:  www.press.bmwgroup.com