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      07-06-2019, 01:32 PM   #1
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What is the oldest iPhone that will work with idrive 7 to get apple carplay working?

I'm an android user
I'm Going to buy the cheapest iPhone I can find just to make use of the apple carplay option I have and to avoid bullying from the Mrs who has an iPhone
What is the oldest iPhone that will work with idrive and apple car play on my G20?
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      07-06-2019, 04:26 PM   #2
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The iPhone 5 is the oldest, but to get the new CarPlay updates later this year you’ll want the 6s.
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      07-06-2019, 04:59 PM   #3
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The new CarPlay in iOS 13 would be worth the phone upgrade if you are a heavy user.
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      07-06-2019, 05:04 PM   #4
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The new CarPlay in iOS 13 would be worth the phone upgrade if you are a heavy user.
Not sure if I am a heavy user
I always use Google maps on my android and the bmw nav has let me down a few times so I need Google maps via carplay, and apple music app is actually on my android
What is the new carplay in ios 13 and what is the difference?
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      07-06-2019, 05:09 PM   #5
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https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.mac...os-13.amp.html

It seems CarPlay is the only way you will get google maps and Apple Music in your car at this point.
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