Are you a bike rider thinking of purchasing a phone cradle that will fit your phone while driving? If so, think again. Apple and BMW disagree about the latter’s latest motorbike accessory called the ConnecterRide Cradle.
Apple claims that vibrations from bike engines can break a mounted iPhone’s cameras, but BMW still went with announcing their accessory. The problem is that the iPhone’s cameras are susceptible to damage from strong vibrations, and Apple has already warned customers and companies about it.
BMW’s new ConnectedRide Cradle is a universal phone mount that can connect the motorbike with the phone, allowing the latter to display controls and real-time information about the bike through its Multi-Controller function. The BMW accessory is compatible with the manufacturer’s R 1200 GS motorbike. It is also with older BMW bikes fitted with the right options.
The BMW bike-mount phone accessory can be used without the Multi-Controller function too. The mount features 7.5W Qi wireless charging. If your phone doesn’t support wireless charging, there’s the option for wired charging via USB-C. Wired charging maxes out at 1.5A. The cradle can be locked to the bike. BMW hasn't announced any official pricing for its bike-mount.
BMW's new bike-mount looks cool, but can it damage your phone?
Jalopnik reports that it isn’t clear whether, in the case of an iPhone breaking its cameras while mounted to the accessory, Apple will be responsible as the manufacturer of the phone or the company that makes the accessory itself. BMW doesn’t mention its product to have any built-in vibration dampening, which means your phone’s cameras could eventually get damaged from the engine’s vibrations.
The ConnectedRide Cradle can fit phones with a size of 5.12 x 2.58 inches to 6.39 x 3.07 inches. Here are some of the phones compatible with the accessory according to BMW:
Iskren, a tech journalist at PhoneArena, has been passionate about technology since his childhood, sparked by his early experiences with phones like the Ericsson T28 and Sony Ericsson P910i. After earning a bachelor's degree in Media and Journalism, he turned his fascination with smartphones into a career, with a particular interest in Apple and Motorola. Outside of his tech pursuits, Iskren enjoys watching TV series, movies, driving, and has a deep passion for cars and Formula 1. He looks forward to the future of mobile tech, particularly the potential of rollable smartphones.
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