BMW Apps: the industry’s leading smartphone integration solution.BMW Apps, optionally available for model year 2011 and later BMW models, allows drivers to stay seamlessly connected using their Apple iPhone. Vehicle-compatible apps such as the BMW Connected App can be downloaded from the iTunes Store, enabling customers to access Twitter and Facebook updates, listen to internet radio stations from all over the world via Web Radio, or locate their parked car using the Last Mile feature. The calendar function can also be accessed. Additionally, popular services such as Pandora (USA only), AUPEO!, Stitcher and Snippy can be quickly and easily streamed to the BMW vehicle interface. The flexible design of BMW Apps offers unprecedented integration of smartphone functions, taking the in-car integration of iPhone, entertainment and online functions to a whole new level. BMW Apps adopts the familiar BMW display and controls, ensuring that all functions can be operated conveniently, simply, safely and intuitively, with minimum driver distraction.

The iPhone is linked to the car via the centre console and a USB cable, which is supplied with the phone. Alternatively, a snap-in adapter can be used. Once connected, the phone can be stored away and all functions can be operated via the iDrive Controller, the steering wheel buttons or the on-board monitor.