Apple Play

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Just had a call from my dealer and for those who are interested, Apple Play is now available on some cars being built from week 27:

blurb from BMW said:

For BMW’s produced from July production (week 27) for F20/F21 1 Series, F22/F23 2 Series, F87 M2, F30/F31/F34 3 Series, F32/F33/F36 4 Series, F80
M3, F82/F83 M4, F06/F12/F13 6 Series, G11/G12 7 Series

For BMW’s produced from August (week 31) for F25 X3, F26 X4F15 X5, F16 X6, F85 X5 M and F86 X6 M.

Vehicles must be fitted with BMW Professional Media system (609) with the latest iDrive software (ID5) and one of the following options Enhanced
Bluetooth with wireless charging (6NW) or Rear Seat Entertainment (6FR).

Apple CarPlay Preparation enables the wireless use of your iPhone
including selected third party apps in your BMW. Unlike the integration for
most other manufacturers the connection in the BMW is wireless ensuring
maximum convenience for the user.

• Smartphone content such as iMessages, SMS, Telephony, Entertainment,
Apple Maps and other selected third party apps can be displayed and
operated on the iDrive.

• Operation is completed via the normal iDrive control methods such as the
iDrive controller, touch or voice input (methods available vary based on
vehicle specification).

Cost is £230

[Digitalize]

Interesting that its wireless, not sure but it might be the first implementation that doesn't require plugging it in.