News about BMW ConnectedDrive

paulf · 06-28-2011, 05:53 AM

Guys...for your info:

From 30th June 2011 the BMW ConnectedDrive Online Portal will be updated to include a new and improved layout that can be customised to meet your own personal requirements. The most common functions such as News, Weather and Google local search will be found on the BMW Online main screen. All further services will be located within the “Apps”category. Within this category you will be able to add in future services as well as remove services that are not relevant to you. Furthermore, a new “Recently used Apps” category will be available to help find frequently used services quickly and easily. These improvements will allow BMW Online to offer an even more flexible and user-friendly interface for both BMW drivers and passengers.

rich1068 · 06-28-2011, 06:18 PM

I got robot girl in the car to read this out to me today

phil3103 · 06-28-2011, 06:20 PM

Does this mean they'll be adding new apps soon?

rich1068 · 06-30-2011, 05:10 AM

And being quite new to all this should I be able to carry out this update myself from the car? Or is it a trip to the dealer?

Falmouthboy · 06-30-2011, 05:34 AM

Yes - I was wondering which i-drive versions will benefit - I have a 2009 car so nit the latest internet access.

paulf · 06-30-2011, 06:06 AM

Just been out to the car to see if there was any difference in the ConnectedDrive Online Portal - Nothing....

Guess its not ready quiet yet. I'm new to BM's too, but would feel a tad annoyed if it had to go to a dealer to get this. I presume that as the car 'looks' at a BMW website any changes are their end...

paulf · 06-30-2011, 08:33 AM

Its now live on my iDrive:

No great revolution to be fair... Under apps I have things like my RSS feeds.

rich1068 · 06-30-2011, 09:19 AM

I'm not seeing the picture Paul. Did you have to update or did it just happen?

rich1068 · 06-30-2011, 10:22 AM

Just had a few minutes to check. It does do it automatically. I like it. Looks cleaner.

paulf · 06-30-2011, 11:12 AM

updated image link - should be ok now.

It does look better - I'm just gutted i ordered before internet option was available... oh well you cant have it all....

06-28-2011, 05:53 AM	#1
paulf Lieutenant 55 Rep 414 Posts Drives: 330e M Sport 2020 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ashby de la Zouch iTrader: (0)	News about BMW ConnectedDrive Guys...for your info: From 30th June 2011 the BMW ConnectedDrive Online Portal will be updated to include a new and improved layout that can be customised to meet your own personal requirements. The most common functions such as News, Weather and Google local search will be found on the BMW Online main screen. All further services will be located within the “Apps”category. Within this category you will be able to add in future services as well as remove services that are not relevant to you. Furthermore, a new “Recently used Apps” category will be available to help find frequently used services quickly and easily. These improvements will allow BMW Online to offer an even more flexible and user-friendly interface for both BMW drivers and passengers. __________________ Driving - 330e M Sport 2020 Previous - 2017 F32 420d M Sport, 2014 F30 330d M Sport, 2011 E90 320d Efficient Dynamics
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06-28-2011, 06:18 PM	#2
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06-28-2011, 06:20 PM	#3
phil3103 Private First Class 19 Rep 197 Posts Drives: E90 / E46M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Dorset iTrader: (0)	Does this mean they'll be adding new apps soon?
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Falmouthboy Squadron Leader (Ret'd) 26 Rep 627 Posts Drives: E91 330d SE & Mini Coupe JCW Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Cornwall iTrader: (0)	Yes - I was wondering which i-drive versions will benefit - I have a 2009 car so nit the latest internet access.
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paulf Lieutenant 55 Rep 414 Posts Drives: 330e M Sport 2020 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ashby de la Zouch iTrader: (0)	Just been out to the car to see if there was any difference in the ConnectedDrive Online Portal - Nothing.... Guess its not ready quiet yet. I'm new to BM's too, but would feel a tad annoyed if it had to go to a dealer to get this. I presume that as the car 'looks' at a BMW website any changes are their end... __________________ Driving - 330e M Sport 2020 Previous - 2017 F32 420d M Sport, 2014 F30 330d M Sport, 2011 E90 320d Efficient Dynamics
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06-30-2011, 08:33 AM	#7
paulf Lieutenant 55 Rep 414 Posts Drives: 330e M Sport 2020 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ashby de la Zouch iTrader: (0)	Its now live on my iDrive: No great revolution to be fair... Under apps I have things like my RSS feeds. __________________ Driving - 330e M Sport 2020 Previous - 2017 F32 420d M Sport, 2014 F30 330d M Sport, 2011 E90 320d Efficient Dynamics Last edited by paulf; 06-30-2011 at 11:08 AM.. Reason: Updated image
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rich1068 has left the building 91 Rep 3,359 Posts Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I'm not seeing the picture Paul. Did you have to update or did it just happen?
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06-30-2011, 10:22 AM	#9
rich1068 has left the building 91 Rep 3,359 Posts Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Just had a few minutes to check. It does do it automatically. I like it. Looks cleaner.
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06-30-2011, 11:12 AM	#10
paulf Lieutenant 55 Rep 414 Posts Drives: 330e M Sport 2020 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ashby de la Zouch iTrader: (0)	updated image link - should be ok now. It does look better - I'm just gutted i ordered before internet option was available... oh well you cant have it all.... __________________ Driving - 330e M Sport 2020 Previous - 2017 F32 420d M Sport, 2014 F30 330d M Sport, 2011 E90 320d Efficient Dynamics
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