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Does the 2025 BMW i4 integrate updated iDrive 8.5 software for improved ergonomics?
The 2025 BMW i4 receives iDrive 8.5 with refined user interface and rearrangeable widgets directly on the 14.9-inch screen. The system now recognizes Canadian French voice-command shortcuts—major progress for Quebec users of previous versions requiring English switching for certain functions. Gesture control adds to the extensive command options: wave hand forward to accept calls, rotate palm for media. In practical Canadian winter conditions, thick gloves reduce touchscreen precision; voice-command system remains most reliable during extreme cold.