We're proud to report that these new apps will broaden the flexibility and usability of the industry's most comprehensive smartphone integration. Like we mentioned, there are four new apps coming soon, and they are from four new partners: Audible (downloadable audio books and other spoken-word content), Glympse (location sharing), Rhapsody (subscription music service) and TuneIn (Internet radio).
Phil Johnston, Product Manager for the BMW Group Apps Platform from the BMW Group Technology Office, spoke of the new apps by saying:
"We regularly identify apps that our owners rely on as part of their everyday life, and adapt them for an in-vehicle experience they'll find safe, useful and engaging. ... Audible, Glympse, Rhapsody and TuneIn were natural additions to the family of BMW Apps Ready Apps. ... Integrating access to digital spoken-word content from Audible was the next logical way to expand audio entertainment for drivers. The ability to use the Glympse app from the existing vehicle controls enables drivers to share their whereabouts and ETA in a much safer way. Music is key to vehicle infotainment, and by partnering with Rhapsody, we are delivering music to our owners in user-friendly formats they prefer. With TuneIn, BMW drivers will not only get thousands of music radio stations, but also live sports, news and talk shows from around the world."
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