Wireless Apple CarPlay: BMW’s new 2017 5 Series To Feature iOS-style infotainment system

BMW revealed its seventh generation of the BMW 5 Series Sedan this past Thursday. The 2017 version reported to sport an elegant and stylish figure, will hit the roads in February 2017. The new BMW 5 Series Sedan will be the first car to feature Apple's wireless CarPlay infotainment system.

BMW in their recent press release stated that the new 5 Series 2017 Sedan will not be short of any technological advancement. With more than 7.6 million of its six generation BMW 5 Series cars already been sold, the automaker will definitely break its previous sales in the market.

2017 5 Series Sedan will offer an exciting driving experience including an unbeatable line-up of assistance systems, further enhanced dynamics, an unmatched degree of connectivity and a new iOS-style infotainment system, Apple's Wireless CarPlay.

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Wireless Apple CarPlay: Everything you should know

Harald Krüger, Chairman of BMW AG gave a brief description of this latest system being offered in the BMW 2017 Sedan. In a statement given earlier, He stated the new 2017 5 Series Sedan will definitely set new technological benchmarks, reports AutoBlog. Probably the integrated Apple CarPlay is a major reason behind this.

Apple CarPlay is connected to BMW's iDrive system. In the 5 Series, the system displays telephone, navigation, entertainment and other car function information on a central 10.25" touch-screen. Drivers can interact with it using voice commands, gestures, and direct taps on the screen or by using the iDrive Touch Controller. The CarPlay however, might take over a part or the entire screen when enabled.

Unlike the earlier versions, the new Apple CarPlay is completely wireless, which means that the users can take full advantage of the iOS 10 features without setting up a cable. Buyers can also add on other options such as a Wi-Fi hotspot or a Qi-based inductive phone charger. iPhone users can also buy the BMW wireless charging case, available for iPhone 5/5s as well as 6/6s models.

The Apple CarPlay was released back in 2014. The Verge reports that although Apple had prevented Volkswagen from using the feature back in January, the official website states that major car manufacturers are still partnering with CarPlay.