(Pocket-lint) - BMW Operating System 8.0 will make its debut on the BMW iX, as well as appearing on the BMW i4, expected to launch later in 2021.
The new system promises to be hugely powerful, with boosted underlying core power, faster data rates, and a big boost in data volume to make it as snappy as you could want it to be.
The aim is to drag the car s systems into the digital era, building on the foundations laid by BMW Operating System 7 and promising over-the-air updates and more customisation than has been previously available.
Control of BMW Operating System 8.0 will continue to support the familiar iDrive controller - which has been in place on BMW cars for many years, but it will also support touch and voice interaction.
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BMW Announces BMW Digital Key Plus With Ultra-Wideband Technology
The BMW Digital Key Plus feature will be first launched with the all-electric BMW iX for iPhone.
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BMW introduced the smartphone as a digital vehicle key in 2018 and since then the company has been pressing ahead with the development and popularisation of its BMW Digital Key feature, which is available to iPhone users today. In line with this goal, the premium car manufacturer will introduce the BMW Digital Key Plus, a convenient and secure way to unlock and start your car without taking your iPhone out of your bag or pocket. This latest incarnation of the service is based on Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology, the technology found on the U1 chip of iPhone. The BMW Digital Key Plus feature will be first launched with the all-electric BMW iX for iPhone.
Samsung announces new digital car keys for BMW cars
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BMW unveiled earlier this week a new iteration of their digital key – The Digital Key Plus. This latest incarnation of the service is based on Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology, the technology found on the U1 chip of iPhone. The BMW Digital Key Plus feature will be first launched with the all-electric BMW iX for iPhone. Today, Samsung makes a similar announcement. According to
The Verge, the new digital key for Audi, BMW, Ford, and Genesis may be available as soon as August 2021. Furthermore, the digital car keys are compatible with both iPhone and Android-based smartphones.