{"id":83584,"date":"2025-09-10T13:07:59","date_gmt":"2025-09-10T17:07:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=83584"},"modified":"2025-09-10T13:07:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T17:07:59","slug":"apple-carplay-myth-navigation-bmw-ui-boss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=83584","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Myth\u2019: Most Drivers Don\u2019t Rely On CarPlay As Much As You Think, BMW Says"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>Dropping Apple CarPlay and Android Auto by some automakers has sparked intense debate online.<\/li>\n<li>But is CarPlay really indispensable? BMW\u2019s data says that while its drivers use the feature, it\u2019s more of a background thing.<\/li>\n<li>The German automaker claims that its built-in navigation system trumps Apple\u2019s mobile integration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Not having Apple CarPlay can be a dealbreaker when deciding what car to buy. At least, that\u2019s what the internet says, if you know where to look. But while CarPlay, together with its Android counterpart, is a great addition to the whole user experience, it seems that it\u2019s not quite a must-have feature\u2013according to <a href=\"https:\/\/insideevs.com\/bmw\/\" data-inline-widget=\"internal-links\">BMW<\/a>, that is.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmwblog.com\/2025\/09\/09\/carplay-bmw-in-car-navigation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>BMW Blog<\/em><\/a>, Stephan Durach, the automaker\u2019s Senior Vice President of UI\/UX Development, said that customers aren\u2019t relying on CarPlay as much as the internet or the car industry itself might have you believe, and that the whole image of the smartphone mirroring feature is a \u201cmyth.\u201d<\/p>\n<section data-is-mosaic=\"0\" contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\" data-widget=\"image\" data-border=\"\" data-id=\"8247798\">\n        <span class=\"svg-search\"><br \/>\n            <svg>\n                <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/insideevs.com\/design\/dist\/critical\/icons\/sprite-common-0-1de6c82323269ad4e75a31f5f21e741f.svg#semidir\"\/>\n            <\/svg><br \/>\n        <\/span>\n    <picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"&#10;            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/P3MWx8\/s5\/carplay-on-the-bmw-i4.webp 213w,&#10;            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/P3MWx8\/s6\/carplay-on-the-bmw-i4.webp 445w,&#10;            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/P3MWx8\/s4\/carplay-on-the-bmw-i4.webp 889w,&#10;            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/P3MWx8\/s3\/carplay-on-the-bmw-i4.webp 1280w,&#10;            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/P3MWx8\/s2\/carplay-on-the-bmw-i4.webp 1440w,&#10;            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/P3MWx8\/s1\/carplay-on-the-bmw-i4.webp 1920w&#10;        \" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) calc(100vw - 24px), (max-width: 1023px) calc(100vw - 48px), 644px\"><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" srcset=\"&#10;            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/P3MWx8\/s5\/carplay-on-the-bmw-i4.jpg 213w,&#10;            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/P3MWx8\/s6\/carplay-on-the-bmw-i4.jpg 445w,&#10;            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/P3MWx8\/s4\/carplay-on-the-bmw-i4.jpg 889w,&#10;            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/P3MWx8\/s3\/carplay-on-the-bmw-i4.jpg 1280w,&#10;            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/P3MWx8\/s2\/carplay-on-the-bmw-i4.jpg 1440w,&#10;            https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/mgl\/P3MWx8\/s1\/carplay-on-the-bmw-i4.jpg 1920w&#10;        \" sizes=\"(max-width: 767px) calc(100vw - 24px), (max-width: 1023px) calc(100vw - 48px), 644px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.motor1.com\/images\/static\/16x9-tr.png\" alt=\"CarPlay on the BMW i4\" width=\"16\" height=\"9\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><br \/>\n    <\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<div class=\"photo-title\">\n<p>CarPlay on the BMW i4<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Photo by: BMW<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p>Durach referred specifically to using CarPlay for navigation, which it can do by mirroring apps like Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze or others. \u201cPeople say they\u2019re driving all around and using CarPlay for navigation,\u201d he said. \u201cI can tell you that\u2019s not true.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The brand\u2019s user experience expert has some beefy information to back his claims, saying that the company collects data from no fewer than 10 million cars. That data is then used to see user behavior patterns and, as a result, make decisions about future software versions and hardware setups. \u201cWe can see what our customers are doing, what kind of controls they\u2019re using, in what kind of driving conditions they\u2019re using them,\u201d Durach said for <em>BMW Blog.<\/em><\/p>\n<section class=\"relatedContent-new\" contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\" data-widget=\"related-content\" data-widget-size=\"content\" data-params=\"%7B%22type_id%22%3A0%2C%22title_id%22%3A%22%22%2C%22items%22%3A%5B%7B%22article_edition_id%22%3A%22771248%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22What%20EVs%20Have%20Apple%20CarPlay%3F%22%2C%22alias%22%3A%22electric-vehciles-apple-carplay%22%2C%22section%22%3A%221%22%2C%22is_video%22%3A%220%22%2C%22images%22%3A%7B%22s5%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.motor1.com%2Fimages%2Fmgl%2F2N2ZZK%2Fs5%2Fapple-carplay-evs.jpg%22%7D%7D%2C%7B%22article_edition_id%22%3A%22769544%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Rivian%E2%80%99s%20R1S%20And%20R1T%20Don%E2%80%99t%20Have%20CarPlay.%20This%20%24400%20Device%20Fixes%20That%22%2C%22alias%22%3A%22rivian-r1s-r1t-carplay-ev-play-device%22%2C%22section%22%3A%221%22%2C%22is_video%22%3A%220%22%2C%22images%22%3A%7B%22s5%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.motor1.com%2Fimages%2Fmgl%2FxqA7Vq%2Fs5%2Frivian-r1t-and-apple-carplay-on-ev-play-device.jpg%22%7D%7D%2C%7B%22article_edition_id%22%3A%22764017%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22'Don%E2%80%99t%20Invade%20Our%20Systems'%3A%20Automakers%20Warn%20Apple%20Over%20CarPlay%20Ultra%22%2C%22alias%22%3A%22apple-carplay-ultra-rollout-problems%22%2C%22section%22%3A%221%22%2C%22is_video%22%3A%220%22%2C%22images%22%3A%7B%22s5%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.motor1.com%2Fimages%2Fmgl%2FzxAnP4%2Fs5%2Fapple-carplay-ultra-aston-martin.jpg%22%7D%7D%2C%7B%22article_edition_id%22%3A%22762239%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22How%20Apple%20CarPlay%20Will%20Be%20Less%20Annoying%20With%20iOS%2026%22%2C%22alias%22%3A%22apple-carplay-ios26-widgets-call-screen%22%2C%22section%22%3A%221%22%2C%22is_video%22%3A%220%22%2C%22images%22%3A%7B%22s5%22%3A%22https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.motor1.com%2Fimages%2Fmgl%2FBXyGlm%2Fs5%2Fapple-carplay-on-ios-26.jpg%22%7D%7D%5D%7D\">   <\/section>\n<p>So what do BMW drivers use for navigation? Well, the cars\u2019 built-in navigation systems, the company exec said. Compared to navigation systems of old, new software, including that provided by BMW, mostly uses information pulled from the internet, keeping them up to date. That\u2019s not something that could be said of GPS systems from 10 years ago, which needed map updates from DVDs or after a trip to the dealer.<\/p>\n<p>That said, Durach mentioned that while more and more BMW drivers are using the default navigation system, they\u2019re still connecting their iPhones through CarPlay, mainly for the messaging feature.<\/p>\n<p>By now, it\u2019s clear that automakers have split opinions on CarPlay. Some, like Aston Martin, have turned to Apple\u2019s CarPlay Ultra system, which effectively takes over all the screens in the car. Others, like <a href=\"https:\/\/insideevs.com\/rivian\/\" data-inline-widget=\"internal-links\">Rivian<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/insideevs.com\/general-motors\/\" data-inline-widget=\"internal-links\">General Motors<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/insideevs.com\/tesla\/\" data-inline-widget=\"internal-links\">Tesla<\/a>, have steered clear of the technology, often citing difficulties in integrating it into the user interface and even safety precautions. BMW, like many other brands, is sticking to standard CarPlay, which can display information on the main infotainment screen.<\/p>\n<section class=\"widget-newsletter\" contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"true\" data-widget=\"widget-newsletter\" readability=\"-19.086614173228\">\n<\/section>\n<p>                                                                        <!-- new gallery place, attached gallery --><\/p>\n<div class=\"group isBottomShare mb-spacing-md-lg\">\n<p>\n                                    Share this Story                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dropping Apple CarPlay and Android Auto by some automakers has sparked intense debate online. But is CarPlay really indispensable? BMW\u2019s data says that while its drivers use the feature, it\u2019s more of a background thing. The German automaker claims that its built-in navigation system trumps Apple\u2019s mobile integration. 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