All New MINI App Set to a Launch in the US
The all new MINI App is finally launching in the US and it’s a major improvement over the current experience. From remote vehicle functionality to interfacing with electric MINIs more effectively, the...
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Confirmed: Apple CarPlay is Coming to the MINI Countryman in 2017
<a href="https://www.motoringfile.com/2015/09/04/carplay-is-coming-to-the-mini-with-touchscreen-idrive/">Over a year ago</a> we told you that MINI was working behind the scenes to bring Apple <a href="http://www.apple.com/ios/carplay/">CarPlay</a> to market. Now we can confirm the timing. According to sources familiar with MINIs' plans, Apple CarPlay will be available on the F60 MINI Countryman beginning with July 2017 production. This option (yup, it'll be an option) will only be available with MINI's new touchscreen navigation (OE 609). The standard 6.5" iDrive system in the Countryman will not be available with CarPlay.
MINI Launches New MINI Connected App Including a New Personal Assistant
Official Release: The launch of the new generation of MINI Connected takes the intelligent link-up of the vehicle, driver and outside world into a new dimension. The introduction of the upgraded technology...
2017 MINI Countryman – Standard and Optional Features
While final pricing is weeks away for all markets, we do have some insight into what MINI USA will be including in as standard features on the new Countryman. The list is...
The Future of Car Interiors is Touch Screens
That’s the opinion of many within the industry. Tesla showed us how to do it (no matter how flawed the execution is) and its clear that the rest of the industry is...
MINI Connected & The XL Journey Mate In Detail
Introduction Known as being fun-to-drive while sporting an iconic style, MINI began to focus on the connected aspect of driving. While the original MINI Connected debuted to much acclaim, other automakers have...
Official – BMW & MINI to Offer CarPlay & Android Auto
Earlier this year we broke the news that BMW and MINI were working to bring CarPlay and Android Auto to its cars. Today BMW’s CEO Harold Krüger officially announced the initiative: >The...
MINI Connected Officially Relaunches on iTunes
The wait is over. MINI’s completely new Connected app has dropped on iTunes as a brand new app and as a free update for current users. The new version of the app...
MINI Reboots its MINI Connected App With Less Functionality & More Sophistication
A month ago MINI released its new brand strategy focused on a less is more philosophy and a higher degree of sophistication. While the 2016 Clubman was held up as an example...
With iOS 9, MINI Has All It Needs to Bring CarPlay
For the past 26 years, Apple has held WWDC. This year was no exception and among the number of announcements that were made earlier this week, an update to CarPlay was one...
Life360 App Now Available for MINI Connected
Whenever MINI releases a new app for MINI Connected, even if we never heard of said app, excitement ensues. Early last week, MINI announced the availability of [Life360](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/life360-family-locator-messaging/id384830320?mt=8) for MINI Connected. From...