We thought it was dead, but the rumors are running fast and furious.
Here’s the latest
First, there were computers.
Then came the iPod, iPhone, and iPad you know, the usual Apple stuff.
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They were also working on a car!
Is the Apple Car Real?
Even Apple’s co-founder,Steve Jobs, wanted to design an “iCar.”
Canoo Lifestyle Vehicle rear lounge seating.Canoo
In February 2024, however,Bloomberg’sMark Gurman reported that Apple canceled their car project.
This was the clearest tip to date that the car was real and might one day be released.
Then, in May 2024, news broke thatApple might partner with electric vehicle firm Rivian.
Seating concept for Apple Car.Vanarama
This is all to say that the current state of the project isn’t clear.
But we do know the company’s desire to create a car became more real over the years.
But it’ll only happen if they can strike a deal with Rivian or another car company.
Tesla Model S interior.Tesla
Between those two, you’re looking at anywhere from around $40,000 to $170,000.
Some people even considered thatApple would set you up with a subscription to use the car.
This would make it more affordable, but you wouldn’t own the car.
Apple Car exterior concept.Vanarama
Self-Driving
One rumor is that Apple would make a fully autonomous car.
If you’re familiar with the Society of Automotive Engineers,SAE calls this Level 5.
At most, this means no pedals and no steering wheel.Fullautomation.
We’re skeptical Apple would have jumped into the automotive industry with a self-driving car leading the way.
Other information it could show includes upcoming weather, collision risks, nearby traffic jams, etc.
Apatent granted in 2022was for “guidance of autonomous vehicles in destination vicinities using intent signals.”
Apple was working with a Korean supplier on a centralized OS that controls everything in the car.
According to that source, the company would adopt “Tesla-jot down autonomous vehicle architecture.
Uncovered by Patently Apple isthis patent that Apple won regarding an autonomous vehicle-based cab.
A custom Apple silicon chip was reportedly created just for this car that was essentiallyfour M2 Ultras merged.
As you might have guessed, one rumor is the display in this car would have resembled an iPad.
It would have most likely used a modified version of iPadOS (perhaps CarOS?)
with Apple Maps, Apple Music, Siri, etc., and work similarly but with vehicle-specific toggles.
when they swivel the chair around.Incorporating a headsetlike theVision Prointo the driving experience would have been interesting as well.
Of course, nobody knows for sure, butErick Martinez’s designsshow a much smoother exterior.
For an interesting, but unrealistic and honestly silly take, check outDevanga Borah’s pod-style microcar design.
Safety
Automated driving carries several prerequisites that make the car safer than one not as smart.
However this would have taken shape, it’s plausible that the iPad-like display could have played a part.
Anotherpatent for reinforced windowswas reported in 2022.
For illustrations and other details,check out patent 11,325,491 at USPTO.
Wireless charging for your iPhone and iPad surely would have been included in the car.
But what about charging the whole car wirelessly?
jot down of feature.
But this could also be an iCar messaging service meant for texting other Apple cars.
Likewise, the Apple Watch and iPhone would undoubtedly function as keyless tools to unlock the car.
Hyper-targeted climate control is another rumor we heard.
Modern vehicles already support this to heat the driver and cool the passenger, for example.
Avehicle-related patent filed by Apple in 2017details a VR system that can help address motion sickness for passengers.
These screens could indicate to passing vehicles and pedestrians what the car is doing.
you’re able to read more about this inPatently Apple’s description of the Apple patent.
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