
In a BMW, iPod Out made it possible to plug an iPod into your iDrive system and listen to your music collection through your vehicle's stereo system. Conveniently access all your content using your vehicle's native iDrive controls, whichever app you're using.įor anybody with a BMW, Apple CarPlay could be particularly interesting, thanks to BMW's long-standing commitment to making things easier for iPhone users.ĬarPlay was launched in 2014, but was based on the pre-existing "iPod Out" functionality, co-developed by Apple and BMW several years earlier.Use Siri voice control to send messages, find directions and more, without taking your eyes off the road.


It's something the automakers have taken on board, each scrambling to design an in-car system that will be enough to woo prospective buyers. For many people shopping for a new car, the quality of the infotainment system is an important consideration.
