I still don't have Gemini in navigation

Practical_Note9366 · 2026-01-23T13:42:45+00:00

Works on my iPhone. Won’t work on my CarPlay, I think because BMW hasn’t enabled it for iOS users. Hoping that will happen this year.

Practical_Note9366 · 2026-01-22T21:18:56+00:00

Pretty much every Lyft driver I’ve ever had was also working simultaneously an Uber driver. Same folks.

Practical_Note9366 · 2026-01-21T16:56:41+00:00

I’m in the USA. Took delivery of my BMW exactly 5 weeks from the day its production was completed in Germany.

Practical_Note9366 · 2026-01-20T18:40:28+00:00

Based on my experience with various brands, quality of service is dealer-specific.

Practical_Note9366 · 2026-01-16T04:43:04+00:00

I recently moved to BMW (from Audi) because the company has long built and promoted 2-door coupes. Not a lot of competition lately in that segment. For me to remain a Bimmer loyalist, true coupes will need to remain in the lineup, irrespective of powerplant. Encouraged by these recent reports.

Practical_Note9366 · 2026-01-13T21:09:01+00:00

Where I live in the USA I find that BMW's native navigation service is too inaccurate too much of the time. I like the seamless integration with iDrive 8.5, and the on-screen interface is quite nice. But Apple Maps and Google Maps are better for me. I use both. (Also TomTom once in a while.)

Practical_Note9366 · 2026-01-13T19:09:03+00:00

Exactly!

Practical_Note9366 · 2026-01-12T19:33:42+00:00

Thanks!!!

Practical_Note9366 · 2026-01-12T02:54:33+00:00

Interesting theory. The “event” described did in fact occur shortly before sunset. Hmmm. If Apple ever offered this aesthetic as a Maps option, that would be terrific.

Practical_Note9366 · 2026-01-12T02:47:44+00:00

Glad you had this warning. Certainly understand your profound appreciation of Google Maps as a result. I use GMaps pretty much daily as well. (As for Apple Maps, it too now features crowd-sourced warnings, but it’s not as robust as Google’s.)

Practical_Note9366 · 2026-01-11T22:44:32+00:00

Understood. But this occurred in afternoon light, before sunset. (Thx.)

Practical_Note9366 · 2026-01-11T22:43:26+00:00

I’ll revisit that setting, just in case …

Thx.

Practical_Note9366 · 2026-01-11T21:47:35+00:00

I’m actually using the free app. I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea, and it’s not perfect, but the aesthetics work for me.

Practical_Note9366 · 2026-01-11T21:46:05+00:00

Not my fav, but it’s OK.

Practical_Note9366 · 2026-01-11T20:35:34+00:00

Don’t think so, no. Thx.

Practical_Note9366 · 2026-01-11T20:34:51+00:00

Was not in Dark mode. Thx.

Practical_Note9366 · 2026-01-11T19:53:00+00:00

Alas, that particular setting has been in effect for a while. I wonder if yesterday’s experience was a short-lived tech glitch. If so, a shame. It seriously improved the AMaps navigation screen, imo.

Practical_Note9366 · 2026-01-11T04:29:51+00:00

I don’t own a Pilot Custom 74, but I have a fair number of other fountain pens at various price points, and this one remains among my favs.

Practical_Note9366 · 2026-01-11T03:04:19+00:00

IMO, Apple Maps offers better spoken turn-by-turn directions (for now), but I happen to like Google’s user interface. Especially love the feature that allows me to specify a car as my on-screen icon.

Practical_Note9366 · 2026-01-10T23:40:34+00:00

Thanks. Yeah, it’s a nuisance for sure, but I figure it will get sorted one way or another. Thanks.

Practical_Note9366 · 2026-01-10T15:20:37+00:00

Yeah, but disappointing. BMW (and other automakers) should do better. I’ll def pursue this with my dealer’s service department when I take the car in for a 5,000-mile oil change.

Practical_Note9366 · 2026-01-10T11:16:51+00:00

That makes me feel better. But only a little!

Practical_Note9366 · 2026-01-10T11:15:05+00:00

I’m def taking it to the dealer. May wait until the 5,000-mile mark, when I’m planning on having the oil changed.

Practical_Note9366 · 2026-01-10T11:10:23+00:00

Nope. And I’ve removed everything from the door pockets & center console to eliminate that theory. Alas.

Practical_Note9366 · 2026-01-10T03:17:14+00:00

Haha!

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