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I take it the microphone already installed in my BMW would work with this?

I've seen these in another post. I also want to know if the xtrons ones are the most recent and how to update the programme when needed.

Specifically, displays. https://xtrons.co.uk/bmw-5-series-android-12-qualcomm-octa-core-4gb-ram-64gb-rom-qsb12fvci?awc=36028_1686983242_9fdb4c8ca7d0ef2aa85ca4fc326fe479 Road Top Wireless Carplay Android Auto for BMW 1 3 5 6 7 Series X1 X3 X5 X6 2008-2012 Year with CIC System, Mirrorlink Support, Navigation, YouTube, Camera

Hi all My 2012 5 series f10 needs Apple CarPlay installed, however after doing some research, I'm not sure whether I should leave the stock head unit and get the kit installed, or if I should switch to an android head unit from Xtrons. The head unit's drawback is that I will no longer have the factory-installed microphone and will instead use the head unit mic. I get to retain the microphone if I choose the first option. Does anybody have suggestions for the best choice? The head unit will run you £424 plus £140 for installation. The alternative choice is £700 for installation. Thank you for your time, everyone.