Go Pro , Mini & Bmw To Come As One

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BMW, Mini and GoPro have announced a partnership that gives drivers the ability to control GoPro cameras from the dashboard of BMW and Mini vehicles. Owners of an Apple iPhone can download the new Mini Connected app for free from the Apple App store starting this month. The new setup will be available starting in July on all model year 2012 and later BMW vehicles equipped with the BMW Apps or Mini Connected option. Drivers will be able to shoot videos or take photographs with a GoPro camera mounted on or inside the car while traveling. This integration is designed specifically to reduce driver distraction which should cut down on accidents caused by phones. You will be able to take that selfie while keeping your hands on the wheels. With BMW vehicles, the on-board operating menu streamlines the camera's operation. Menu choices appear to the left of the screen in the car and the camera's field of view is displayed in "near real-time" while the vehicle is stationary. With the Mini Connected app, the camera functions can be operated via the high-resolution color display of the center instrument panel and the Mini joystick or Mini controller in the center console. The driver can use a menu on the Mini operating system to start and stop the camera and set the shooting model. In BMW and Mini vehicles with the GoPro setup, drivers can choose special modes, including night driving.