Press Release: BMW launches free M Power iPhone application - Auto Union

Richard-EB · 01-04-2010, 10:18 PM

BMW has launched the M Power iPhone app, the Bavarian automaker's second free application to promote its brand. However, unlike its previous offering, this app is actually sort of useful.

The M Power app measures vehicle acceleration using your iPhone's (or iPod Touch's) built-in accelerometer. After securing the iPhone (via a windshield mount or just tossing it in a cup holder), the app will measure 0-60 mph times other user-customizable speeds in mph or kph. The app will also measure forward and lateral G-forces for users who want to take a spin on a skidpad. Users can also unlock different skins on BMW's Web site to customize the look and feel of the app.

Although branded with the BMW M badge, the M Power app will work for any car that you can fit an iPhone into. Unlike my favorite paid iPhone accelerometer-based speed computer, Dynolicious, BMW's app doesn't look like it will calculate your vehicle's horsepower or torque. But at the low cost of "free," the M Power app is a hard bargain to turn down.

Check out the BMW M Power app in the iTunes App Store.

bluefox280 · 01-04-2010, 10:50 PM

Purchase your G-Tech Pro from any AT&T store! WOOT!

- Erik

tommy_zito · 02-07-2010, 01:54 PM

i actually have this app on my phone...its pretty awesome to be honest...

01-04-2010, 10:18 PM	#1
Richard-EB www.EuroBerge.com Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Greeley, CO Posts: 2,803	Press Release: BMW launches free M Power iPhone application BMW has launched the M Power iPhone app, the Bavarian automaker's second free application to promote its brand. However, unlike its previous offering, this app is actually sort of useful. The M Power app measures vehicle acceleration using your iPhone's (or iPod Touch's) built-in accelerometer. After securing the iPhone (via a windshield mount or just tossing it in a cup holder), the app will measure 0-60 mph times other user-customizable speeds in mph or kph. The app will also measure forward and lateral G-forces for users who want to take a spin on a skidpad. Users can also unlock different skins on BMW's Web site to customize the look and feel of the app. Although branded with the BMW M badge, the M Power app will work for any car that you can fit an iPhone into. Unlike my favorite paid iPhone accelerometer-based speed computer, Dynolicious, BMW's app doesn't look like it will calculate your vehicle's horsepower or torque. But at the low cost of "free," the M Power app is a hard bargain to turn down. Check out the BMW M Power app in the iTunes App Store. __________________ Editor-in-Chief - EuroBerge Online Magazine http://www.euroberge.com richard.melick@euroberge.com EuroBerge on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter!

01-04-2010, 10:50 PM	#2
bluefox280 Flashy-Lighty Things Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Westyfield, CO Posts: 5,408	Purchase your G-Tech Pro from any AT&T store! WOOT! - Erik __________________ • 2003 Volkswagen Jetta GLS - 1.8 liter turbocharged 20v I4 [AWP] • 2005 Volkswagen Beetle GLS - 1.8 liter turbocharged 20v I4 [BKF] • 2009 Mini Clubman - John Cooper Works [JCW] - 1.6 liter turbocharged 16v I4 • Pattern Draft Imaging - "...Where Engineering Discipline and Photography Merge as One..."

02-07-2010, 01:54 PM	#3
tommy_zito choo choo Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Thornton, Co Posts: 185	i actually have this app on my phone...its pretty awesome to be honest... __________________ -Tommy 2005 MINI Cooper S 1.6L S/C, 15% S/C Pulley, CAI, 2.5'' Catback Exhaust, 19mm Rear Sway Bar, Break Kit 1996 Volkswagen Jetta Trek 2.0L H&R CupKit

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