BMW’s iDrive was one of the first in-car communication and entertainment systems back when it launched in 2001, and refinements over all these years have made it a slicker and intuitive experience than most of its rivals.
That said, the company did make the odd decision of charging customers $80/year for access to Apple’s CarPlay on its 2019 models, which it recently reversed amidst public criticism. Now, the company has also lent an ear to consumers who had been complaining about the lack of Android Auto.
