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BMW's newest navigation system, the iDrive 4.2, will feature a revised design and improved operating system. New functions have been added and the graphics now feature 3D elements.
Furthermore, the navigation maps will now display additional information like points of interest, real time traffic information and weather updates in an over-imposed fashion. The perspective can be quickly switched from top view to perspective view without leaving the map.
The central information display has a split-screen option to show even more information. The arrow display will turn into a schematic whenever the driver reaches a complicated intersection, in order to offer precise lane guidance.
The latest-generation software includes a full speech recognition function and optimized voice control in order to complete the portfolio of office functions. You can use iDrive's dictation feature to create short text-messages which you can later send out as e-mails or SMS messages. The multilingual system recognizes 6 languages including English and Spanish.
Voice-memos can be recorded and transferred to a USB device for later use or even sent out via e-mail to certain contacts. Furthermore, the system can bring up specific menu functions through simplified voice commands, avoiding using the iDrive controller.
The central information display has a split-screen option to show even more information. The arrow display will turn into a schematic whenever the driver reaches a complicated intersection, in order to offer precise lane guidance.
The latest-generation software includes a full speech recognition function and optimized voice control in order to complete the portfolio of office functions. You can use iDrive's dictation feature to create short text-messages which you can later send out as e-mails or SMS messages. The multilingual system recognizes 6 languages including English and Spanish.
Voice-memos can be recorded and transferred to a USB device for later use or even sent out via e-mail to certain contacts. Furthermore, the system can bring up specific menu functions through simplified voice commands, avoiding using the iDrive controller.
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