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What’s new in BMW Operating System 8.5 compared to BMW Operating System 8?

BMW Operating System 8.5 offers a new operating concept, with a stronger focus on the touch function of the BMW Curved Display and a modified display concept. Interaction with the most important content takes place at the top operating level via the “QuickSelect” functionality. The Control Display shows the navigation map in full-screen mode, where you can switch between the navigation map, My Modes and Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. In addition to the newly positioned Home button,  there are direct entry buttons for the "All Apps", "Climate", "Nav", "Media" and "Phone" menus, as well as Apple CarPlay or Android Auto via the connected smartphone.

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