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<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="image-container" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="BMW expanding ConnectedDrive more markets, standard cell data, Android support" data-src-height="340" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/06/bmw-connected-drive-revamp.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">BMW has been refining its ConnectedDrive services  for months, but that was apparently only a prelude to greater things:  the automaker just outlined a roadmap for 2013 and beyond. The company  is rolling out iDrive 4.2 firmware for the 2014 model year that supports  web browsing while stopped, iAP Bluetooth control through iOS devices  and integration with both Siri Eyes Free and S Voice.  The new revision also brings voice search for locations through Google,  and a ConnectedDrive Store lets drivers buy services without leaving  the car.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">There's more to come in the long run. BMW will add support for  Android apps later this year, for a start. It also wants cellular  services to be commonplace. Many of its cars will have built-in SIM  cards from July onward, and the company expects that cellular access  will eventually be standard or near-standard worldwide -- certainly in i-series cars,  where it's needed for remote control. About the only catch to the  strategy is the current lack of upgrade plans for those with older  vehicles. If you're using a 2013 BMW or earlier, you may have to settle  for owning the Penultimate Driving Machine.</div><div class="pr_box open" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><div class="pr_box_button">Hide Press Release</div><div class="pr_text"><strong>BMW ConnectedDrive: Broaden of Access and Expansion of Services Globally Will Include Benefits for US Customers</strong><br />  Key benefits include standard BMW Assist eCall with Enhanced  Automatic Collision Notification and BMW Teleservice for 10 years in  most 2014 models<br />  Woodcliff Lake, NJ - June 5, 2013... BMW ConnectedDrive has been  synonymous with forward-looking concepts and technologies in the domain  of automotive connectivity for many years. By refocusing on tailor-made  mobility services and new, highly innovative service features, BMW is  extending its lead in this field. In the US, this will mean new  standards offering throughout the range for the 2014 model year, a  significant update to the latest BMW iDrive user interface, the ability  for customers to add services after they purchase the vehicle if they  wish. BMW ConnectedDrive will also include a range of features tailored  specifically to BMW i.<br />  Target: BMW ConnectedDrive in many markets and for all vehicles.<br /><br />From the outset, BMW ConnectedDrive has been geared towards the mobility  requirements of its users both today and into the future. The  carmaker's pioneering role is exemplified by the very first in-car  integration of an Apple iPod in BMW cars back in 2004, as well as the  multitude of apps for in-car use introduced since 2011. The  reorientation of the services now turns comprehensive, intelligent  connectivity between passengers, vehicle and the outside world into a  reality, while the new and enhanced service features are to be made  available for all models by means of a SIM card integrated into the  vehicle.<br />  Today BMW ConnectedDrive services are available in 11 countries.  Over the course of 2013, the BMW ConnectedDrive service portfolio will  be extended to an additional 14 markets around the world. The objective  is to have around five million BMW cars linked up worldwide via  ConnectedDrive with the help of the built-in SIM card by the year 2017.  This broadening of its strategy makes BMW the first carmaker to firmly  commit itself to the goal of achieving blanket connectivity. This will  see BMW customers reap the benefits of a steadily increasing number of  innovative new features and functions with high practical value.<br />  BMW ConnectedDrive in the US: For model year 2014, more standard features and available services.<br />  In the US the portfolio of BMW ConnectedDrive for model year 2014  will include more standard features throughout the range and even more  available services. These will include:<br />  * BMW Assist standard in nearly all 2014 models including 10  years of eCall with enhanced Automatic Collision Notification and BMW  Teleservice.<br />* Updated BMW iDrive 4.2 available or standard on most 2014 models with a range of enhancements and additional features.<br />* BMW navigation and BMW Online standard equipment on all 2014 5, 6 and 7  Series cars as well as 2014 X5 and X6 Sports Activity Vehicles. It is  optional on all other models. In addition to BMW Online, BMW navigation  includes Advanced Real Time Traffic Information (ARTTI)1 .<br />* Concierge service is now standard on all V8 and V12 equipped 2014 6  and 7 Series models. It is now available as a standalone upgrade on most  other 2014 models. The service can be initialized at the time of  purchase or can be added anytime after purchase.<br />* Internet access is available as an option on 2014 models equipped with  navigation and the latest BMW iDrive 4.22 as part on BMW Online. The  internet browser is connected through the vehicle using a 3G network  connection.<br />* Enhanced voice command options including available message dictation  and integration of both Apple Siri and Samsung SVoice through the  vehicle's voice command controls.3<br />* Expanded availability of BMW Apps-ready third party apps. In addition  to the apps available in the US today – including Pandora, MOG, Stitcher  and Aupeo – new BMW Apps that will be available soon include Audible,  TuneIn, Rhapsody and Glympse with more to follow. Later this year, BMW  Apps integration will be available for devices with the Android  operating system.<br />  BMW Assist: Standard on nearly all 2014 models with 10 years of  eCall with enhanced Automatic Collision Notification and BMW  Teleservice.<br />  BMW Assist has been available since 1997. It is now included in  nearly every BMW sold in the US. For the 2014 model year, BMW Assist  will be standard on nearly every model4. It will include 10 years of  eCall emergency calling with enhanced Automatic Collision Notification  as well as BMW Teleservice. An automatic emergency call system is set to  become mandatory for all new vehicles in the EU from 2015. BMW Assist  eCall offers this function today with far greater capability than will  be required by law. Should an airbag be deployed, for instance, the  system will transmit an automatic emergency call to the BMW call centre  including the precise location of the accident site. BMW Assist eCall  includes enhanced Automatic Collision Notification, which includes the  groundbreaking Urgency Algorithm, developed in cooperation with the  William Lehman Injury Research Center in Miami. Apart from the vehicle's  exact position and direction of travel, details of the vehicle model  and all the data gathered by the sensors in the car are relayed to the  call centre as well. This information provides indications as to the  nature and severity of the collision, while the deployment of the car's  restraint systems gives an idea of the number of people injured and  allows frontal, rear, side or even multiple collisions to be identified  and differentiated. The Urgency Algorithm transmits the likelihood of  severe injury. On the basis of all accident-related data, the call  center decides which and how many emergency services are required at the  accident site (e.g. doctor, paramedic, fire brigade, helicopter). The  data also enables the first responders to alert the appropriate medical  care for those involved in the accident before they have even arrived at  the scene. The call center will also stay in contact with the vehicle's  occupants until the emergency services arrive, speaking to them in  their native language where possible. As well as automatic activation,  the system also allows the driver or front passenger to trigger the  emergency call manually in order to help other road users in distress by  alerting the call center.<br />  TeleService tells the driver if and when maintenance is required.  Fixed service intervals become a thing of the past, because the  intelligent maintenance system, Condition Based Service, constantly  monitors your vehicle's service needs. When necessary, the vehicle  communicates service-relevant data to the nearest BMW Service Centre by  making an Automatic BMW TeleService Call.<br />  BMW iDrive: The evolution of groundbreaking interface continues for 2014 model year<br />  BMW's groundbreaking user interface has undergone constant  improvement and development since its inception in 2002. On the heels of  its most recent update, BMW's iDrive will see significant enhancements  for model year 2014. Not only will more models receive the latest iDrive  4.2, but the system gets enhancements that improve the user experience  in the areas of navigation, Advanced Real Time Traffic Information,  connectivity, entertainment, online access and voice commands. One  example is the ability to engage automatic time setting. When active,  the time will automatically be adjusted for Daylight Saving or Standard  time as well as changes in time zone while traveling.<br />  BMW Navigation – Touchpad, Point-of-Interest voice search and enhanced route tailoring among highlights<br />  The BMW navigation system has received many enhancements,  including a new protocol for entering addresses which more closely  mirrors the way US users think of addresses. Now after a state has been  entered users can input house or business number, street and city or  town.<br />  Before setting out, the prescribed route can be tailored to avoid  certain areas, for example, if the user anticipates heavy traffic or  knows of construction on that route. The system will recalculate the  route to avoid the selected area. Multiple areas to avoid can be  selected for a given route and the size of coverage is fully adjustable.<br />  The online Google search function has been enhanced for customers  who subscribe to BMW Online. Users can now search for  points-of-interest (POI) via voice. Once the user has spoken their POI,  the navigation system can then guide the driver to their desired  destination.<br />  Advanced Real Time Traffic Information was significantly enhanced  for iDrive 4.2 to provide a clearer view of traffic congestion using  green, yellow and red indicators along the route to indicate the degree  to which roads are clear or congested. The traffic incident view has  been enhanced again to provide more precise indications in red of the  specific location of stopped traffic.<br />  The BMW navigation system for most 2014 models will include a new  iDrive controller with Touchpad. The touchpad is integrated into the  top of the controller and does not require a separate location. Phone  numbers, contact names and address can be written out directly on the  touchpad. The user can seamlessly switch between the touchpad and the  controller while information is being entered. The touchpad can also be  used to zoom in and out on the interactive map.<br />  Entertainment – Expanded access via BluetoothTM enhances listening options<br />  Among the enhancements for BluetoothTM access is iAP, an  Apple-specific protocol. A USB connection will not be required in order  to access one's music library on an Apple iPhone or iPod Touch. iAP will  make it possible to browse and select music using the BMW controller  and screen via a wireless Bluetooth connection with the same  functionality as with USB connection.<br />  Users will now be able to seamlessly switch between USB and  Bluetooth connectivity on any device without the need for an additional  step. The system will automatically switch between access types to  ensure continuous device connectivity.<br />  An update for satellite radio listeners allows users to see  SiriusXM channel logos in the Player Screen display. As previously  announced, MY 2013 and newer users now receive SiriusXM All Access for  the full subscription year included with the satellite radio option.  This makes it possible to listen via the SiriusXM website on a computer,  tablet or other devices.<br />  A visual volume indicator will now make it possible to see the  volume level at a glance. The visual volume indicator will be available  for entertainment and navigation instructions.<br />  BMW Online – Internet browser as well as split-screen access now available.<br />  Subscribers to BMW Online can now add access to the internet  while the vehicle is stationary. The internet browser is connected  through the vehicle using a 3G network connection. Split screen  functionality is now available while using BMW Online. Navigation map  and instructions, entertainment details and other onboard content can  now be displayed alongside BMW Online.<br />  Voice Access – Apple Siri, Samsung SVoice now accessible. New visual voice command suggestions.<br />With the latest update to BMW iDrive, both Apple Siri and Samsung SVoice  can be accessed through the vehicle's voice command controls. With a  paired device, pressing and holding the steering wheel voice command  button will engage the device's voice access. Pressing the steering  wheel voice button without holding it will continue to access the  vehicle's voice command functions.<br />  The BMW voice command system itself has been enhanced to now  include visual voice command suggestions. Once activated a banner across  the top of the display offers prompts for when to speak and provides  suggestions for what to say. The suggestions are tailored to the  individual menu or function that the driver wishes to access.<br />  Concierge Service: now standard or available as a standalone option<br />  Concierge service is now standard on all V8 and V12 equipped 2014  6 and 7 Series models. It is now available as a standalone upgrade on  most other 2014 models. The service can be initialized at the time of  purchase or can be added anytime after purchase. Concierge service puts a  personal assistant at your beckon 24/7. The assistant can be reached at  anytime using the car's SOS button or from a Bluetooth enabled cell  phone. The assistant can find places of interest, and send the address  right to your navigation. Alternatively, the assistant can send the  phone number of the destination right to your Bluetooth enabled phone.  The service also includes critical calling. If a cell phone is not  available, the concierge can place a call.<br />  BMW ConnectedDrive services: Now more powerful than ever thanks to new services and apps.<br />  BMW is extending its standing as the world's leading provider of  web-based in-car services by introducing some major enhancements. BMW  ConnectedDrive customers are now able to further improve their mobile  Internet experience with the help of browser-based applications (vehicle  apps) in BMW Online such as Yelp and Google Street View. For yet  greater convenience while travelling, there is the BMW Connected app for  smartphones, which includes functions such as web radio, Facebook,  Twitter, calendar, Wiki Local, Last Mile plus several more besides. All  applications, regardless of whether they are vehicle apps used via BMW  Online or smartphone apps, are controlled using the iDrive controller  and Control Display with the familiar menu structure. In addition to all  future BMW ConnectedDrive customers, the extended range of services is  also available to a large number of existing customers at no extra  charge.<br />  Third-party apps mean the infotainment possibilities are virtually boundless.<br />  The highly flexible app concept makes it possible to incorporate  not just the applications specially developed by the BMW Group, but also  BMW Apps-ready applications from other providers. With the advent of  these BMW Apps-ready applications, BMW is giving customers the option of  continuing to use their favorite or familiar service providers when  driving in their car, too. This will allow the wide array of  infotainment functions that BMW drivers enjoy when at home or out and  about to be smoothly transferred to their vehicle in future.<br />  With these BMW Apps-ready applications, the range of functions  can basically be expanded at will. The prerequisite for all apps is that  they meet the BMW requirements for distraction-free operation. In order  to ensure optimum integration of third-party applications into the  vehicle, the BMW Group offers providers a special Software Development  Kit (SDK). This contains specific tools that are intended to help the  third-party providers develop compatible, vehicle-adapted versions of  their apps that are befitting of the cars' premium status. The current  portfolio comprising Pandora, MOG, Stitcher and Aupeo is being gradually  extended by the addition of numerous exciting third-party apps such as  Rhapsody, TuneIn Radio, Audible and Glympse. From this summer,  application-based integration will also be compatible with smartphones  running the Google Android operating system. With a market share of over  50 percent, Android is now the most widely used operating system for  smartphones.<br />  Easier voice commands thanks to natural speech recognition.<br />  The new generation of the BMW Navigation system Professional adds  various new speech functions to the BMW ConnectedDrive Mobile Office  portfolio, most notably a dictation function that employs a full speech  recognition system to simply transcribe the driver's words. The dictated  text can then be sent by SMS or email. The multilingual dictation  function can recognize six languages at present. Punctuation marks and  instructions such as "new line" can also be dictated. The speech  recognition service is performed outside the vehicle by BMW cooperation  partner Nuance. The range of office functionalities offered by BMW  ConnectedDrive has been expanded by another speech-based feature, too.  The voice memo function, in contrast to the dictation function, allows  the driver to make direct voice recordings of up to two minutes in  length and immediately send them by email if required.<br />  LTE mobile high-speed Internet available for use in every car.  The BMW LTE Car Hotspot already makes it possible to enjoy mobile  Internet in your car today at the high speeds offered by LTE (Long-Term  Evolution) technology. The BMW LTE Car Hotspot acts like a home router,  forming an interface between the mobile device and the World Wide Web.  All that is required apart from the BMW Car Hotspot is an LTE-capable  SIM card, which is inserted into the hotspot. Once it has been put into  service in the vehicle, the adapter works just like any hotspot,  allowing the passengers in the vehicle to surf the Internet at high  speed with as many as eight mobile devices at the same time.<br />  BMW i stands for a whole new concept of premium mobility and  calls for a new generation of flexible, simplified mobility services  that are designed to enable vehicles to be linked seamlessly into the  customers' individual lifestyles. BMW i will be the world's first fully  networked sub-brand offering tailor-made, state-of-the-art BMW i  ConnectedDrive services.<br />  BMW i ConnectedDrive services as standard for BMW i models.<br />  For this purpose, all new BMW i models will come as standard with  an integral SIM card together with BMW ConnectedDrive services that  have been specially devised for electric mobility and future mobility  demands. Because the card is built in, it ensures an optimum connection  to the BMW ConnectedDrive services throughout the vehicle's life. The  BMW i is furthermore equipped with a navigation system that already  features BMW i ConnectedDrive services, and has been systematically  tailored to the specific requirements of electric mobility and of  flexible, individual, convenient mobility in tomorrow's world. Examples  of this include BMW Assist eCall and services accessible in the BMW i  Remote app. Should the customer wish to use further products from BMW  & BMW i ConnectedDrive services, such as Concierge Services,  Internet or RTTI, they can be booked individually from the comfort of  their home computer by visiting the BMW ConnectedDrive Store (see also  Chapter 3).<br />  BMW i ConnectedDrive services always at the focus of attention.<br />  The BMW i3 comes with two top-quality displays for the exchange  of information between vehicle and driver and for operating the  infotainment and communications functions. There is a large 6.5-inch  screen positioned on top of the steering column, where all  driving-related data such as speed and range appears, and a second 8.8  inch screen in the centre of the dashboard for displaying, for example,  the information from the navigation system, which is connected to the  outside world via BMW i ConnectedDrive. This central display also serves  to keep the driver and front passenger fully informed of the vehicle's  status and the drive system's operating mode. The two displays have been  designed to interact in such a way that the information shown is split  between them to optimum effect, as the situation requires.<br />  Total networking facilitates mobility planning.<br />The driving range of electrically powered vehicles is very much  dependent on driving style. The BMW eDrive technology aboard the BMW i3  is designed to allow the vehicle to cover a distance of 80 to 100 miles  on a full battery charge. Even before setting off, the BMW i  ConnectedDrive services provide the driver with realistic estimates of  the vehicle's current range. One of the key elements of the networked  navigation system is a dynamic range map, which delivers precise,  reliable readings by factoring in all relevant parameters along the  planned route. The battery's charge status, driving style, activity of  electric comfort functions and the selected driving mode are all taken  into account for the calculation, along with the route's topography and  current traffic levels. The system is therefore able to make allowance  for the extra energy used up for both an upcoming climb and stop-start  traffic or traffic jams, and lower its range calculation accordingly.  Optional real-time traffic data added to the equation, too.  High-performance analysis and evaluation of the information is carried  out permanently via the BMW ConnectedDrive servers. Every BMW i is  constantly in contact with these servers thanks to the built-in SIM  card, and this networking provides ultra-precise real-time information.<br />  Dynamic range display for all driving modes.<br />  Taking the vehicle's current location as a starting point, the  dynamic range display from BMW i ConnectedDrive joins up all the points  that can be reached with the available energy reserves to form a  spidergram in the navigation display. Since the driver is able to  actively influence the vehicle's energy consumption and therefore its  range by switching the driving mode, the graphical representation of the  range calculation is made available in two variants, allowing the  driver to view the relevant current range in both COMFORT and ECO PRO  mode. The driver is furthermore able to see the range that would be  available if the ECO PRO+ mode was selected, so that it is always  possible to know how much extra range could be obtained by changing the  driving mode. The Driving Range Assistant can detect when the remaining  driving range might become critical and advise the driver to choose a  more efficient driving mode, a more economical route or an available  charging station in the vicinity if necessary. BMW i therefore brings  BMW ConnectedDrive networked services and BMW EfficientDynamics energy  management together to create a perfect symbiosis.<br />  BMW i Remote app: vehicle monitoring, mobility planning and efficiency optimisation.<br />  The BMW i Remote app allows an upcoming journey in a BMW i car to  be planned out in advance easily and conveniently by means of a  smartphone. Using this application, which has been purpose-developed for  the demands of electric mobility and will be available for the iOS and  Android operating systems, the driver is able to access all vehicle data  or route-related information anywhere at any time. For example, a  vehicle status checklist can be called up on the smartphone that  retrieves the current vehicle data via the BMW server. The driver can  additionally view the vehicle's location and the destinations in the  surrounding area that are within range based on the current battery  charge level. The vehicle's interior can also be set to the desired  temperature by remote control, either immediately or in time for  departure using the timer control. Even the high-voltage battery can be  adjusted to the optimum temperature in advance in order to maximise the  driving range. If the vehicle is plugged into a public charging station  or the BMW i Wallbox, the charging procedure can likewise be controlled  remotely and even programmed to run at times when electricity is cheaper  (e.g. at night) with the timer function. Using the BMW i Remote app, it  is possible to search for and select both navigation destinations and  charging stations, and then relay them to the vehicle. No matter whether  they are shown in the navigation system or on the smartphone, all  relevant charging stations appear together with an indication of whether  they currently have any free spaces.<br />  The pedestrian navigation function included in the BMW i Remote  app takes the local public transport network into account and  conveniently directs drivers to their final destination after leaving  the vehicle. Whether the journey was planned in the vehicle or at home,  the destination appears directly in the BMW i Remote app as soon as the  driver has left their car. BMW i thereby facilitate an individual,  sustainable and easy form of mobility with seamless guidance from start  to finish.<br />  Away from their car, drivers are additionally able to evaluate  their personal driving style and compare it with other BMW i drivers,  allowing them to hone the way they drive by recognising where there is  room for improvement.<br />  Highly automated driving: Travelling Europe's motorways with electronic co-pilot.<br />  With the aim of offering motorists vehicles equipped with  cutting-edge driver assistance systems for convenience and safety in the  future, the engineers at BMW Group Forschung und Technik, the company's  research and technology arm, have been working on an electronic  co-pilot for highly automated driving on the highway. A prototype  vehicle from BMW Group Forschung und Technik already drove along the A9  motorway from Munich towards Nuremberg with no driver intervention back  in 2011. The research work has now reached the stage where highly  automated changes between motorways are possible at motorway  intersections. This is a further key step towards the universal handling  of highway and interstate networks, something that will in future allow  customers to enjoy a continuous highly automated driving experience.  The principal technologies required for highly automated driving were  developed by the BMW Group Forschung und Technik engineers over the  course of the preceding BMW TrackTrainer and Emergency Stop Assistant  research projects. The BMW TrackTrainer is capable of lapping race  tracks in highly automated driving mode while following the racing line  in order to provide some very targeted driver training. The BMW  Emergency Stop Assistant performs a highly automated maneuver to bring  the vehicle safely to a stop if the driver is suddenly incapacitated by  illness. The research prototype for highly automated driving is able to  brake, accelerate and overtake all by itself, but always in accordance  with the prevailing traffic situation and while adhering to all traffic  regulations. The team of specialists has already logged around 6,200  test miles (10,000 kilometers). In order for this highly automated  research vehicle to operate fluidly in traffic without attracting  attention, its operating strategies must be clearly defined. One of the  fundamental components from which these strategies are derived, apart  from accurate positioning of the vehicle in its own traffic lane, is the  unfailing detection of all vehicles and objects in the immediate  vicinity. This is achieved by fusing the data from diverse and  complementary sensor technologies, including LIDAR, radar, ultrasound  and camera scanning on all sides of the vehicle. Despite this 360°  sensing capability, there is little on the outside to tell the vehicle  apart from a standard production model.<br />  It is of particular importance to the researchers that the  technology study's level of intelligence is constantly enhanced. At  motorway slip roads, for example, the research prototype behaves  cooperatively by leaving enough space to allow road users on an on-ramp  to filter onto the highway. The latest advance is the vehicle's  capability to negotiate highway intersections without intervention from  the driver, enabling it to change from one highway to another. At the  "München - Nord" motorway intersection, for instance, the car is already  able to switch automatically from the A9 to the A92 heading towards the  airport, and back again. The main challenges to be successfully  overcome by the research team included the very fine lateral control in  tight corners, as well as the clarity of points on the high-precision  digital map in places where several roads converge. The BMW Group's next  big target is highly automated driving on European motorways with all  of the accompanying challenges – in other words, travelling through  tollgates, roadwork and beyond national borders. That prompted the BMW  Group to enter into a research partnership with international automotive  supplier Continental in January 2013. The collaborative project between  the BMW Group and Continental is set to run until the end of 2014, by  which time several test prototypes fitted with near-production  technology should have been built.<br /> </div></div></div>

BMW expanding ConnectedDrive with web browsing, Siri, S Voice and Android support

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