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MINI Introduces 4G Connectivity and MINI Connected Updates

It’s taken years but MINI Connected is something that we at MF finally use on a daily basis. It’s simple in its scope but completely affective. With these new updates MINI is...

Feb 12, 18Feb 12, 18

Android Auto CarPlay F54 Clubman | 2015 - 2024 F55 Four-Door Hardtop F56 Two-Door Hardtop F57 Convertible F60 Countryman | 2016 - 2024 MINI Connected Technology

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.

Dec 14, 16Dec 13, 16

Android Auto CarPlay MINI Connected Mobility Services Official News Technology

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...

Nov 4, 16

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The Future of MINI Connected is CarPlay & Android Auto

BMW recently unveiled it’s new BMW Connected app which in turn likely signals where MINI Connected is heading. What’s interesting about the functionality of the app is that it’s now less about...

Aug 19, 16Aug 19, 16

F54 Clubman | 2015 - 2024 F55 Four-Door Hardtop F56 Two-Door Hardtop F57 Convertible MINI Connected Technology

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...

Nov 7, 15Nov 9, 15

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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...

Aug 29, 15Aug 30, 15

F54 Clubman | 2015 - 2024 F55 Four-Door Hardtop F56 Two-Door Hardtop F60 Countryman | 2016 - 2024 MINI Connected

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...

Aug 3, 15Aug 23, 15

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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...

Jun 13, 15Jun 13, 15

MINI Connected Official News Technology

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...

Apr 22, 15Apr 22, 15