Apple, in a crucial phase of its decade-long car project, has reportedly adjusted its electric vehicle (EV) design to be less ambitious, aligning more closely with the current capabilities of Tesla. This strategic pivot, according to sources familiar with the matter, marks a significant shift from Apple’s initial vision of a fully autonomous vehicle, reports […]
A recent job posting by Lucid Motors on LinkedIn suggests the electric vehicle (EV) startup is planning to expand its in-car infotainment offerings. The role of Senior Product Manager, Media Partner Management, lists among its key responsibilities working with Apple Music, Amazon Music, and other “media app partners.” Lucid Motors, which currently has one flagship […]
Satellite services provider Globalstar has announced a groundbreaking deal with SpaceX to launch a set of Apple-backed satellites in 2025. The move aims to fortify Globalstar’s low Earth orbit (LEO) connectivity constellation. According to an August 30 regulatory filing, Globalstar will invest $64 million in SpaceX to handle the first series of satellite launches, reports […]
Tesla has rolled out a new update, 4.24.0, for its iOS app, introducing integration with Apple’s Shortcuts app. This enhancement allows Tesla owners to execute various vehicle commands simply by asking Siri on their iPhone or Apple Watch. The supported shortcuts for Tesla vehicles now include: Unlocking and locking the Tesla Starting and stopping preconditioning […]
Ulrich Kranz, a senior executive at Apple working on the company’s electric-car efforts, and Paul Balciunas, former Chief Financial Officer of electric-vehicle startup Canoo, have been sued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The federal lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles, accusing the pair of breaking securities rules at Canoo. Kranz, who previously served […]
Apple has announced a significant enhancement to its Apple Maps service in iOS 17, aiming to better support the growing number of electric vehicle (EV) users. A new feature will enable drivers to see real-time availability of charging stations along their routes, providing a significant boost to the practicality of electric vehicle usage. The new […]
Apple’s self-driving car plans have been scaled back and delayed, according to well-connected and reliable reporter Mark Gurman from Bloomberg. According to unnamed people familiar with the matter, the so-called ‘Apple Car’ has seen its launch date postponed by roughly one year to 2026. ‘Project Titan’, as the Apple Car is known internally, is supposed […]
In this week’s edition of his Power On newsletter, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman reported that Apple’s autonomous electric car project has lost yet another key manager — this time to electric truck startup Rivian. Jonathan Sive, who was working on vehicle design and hardware engineering for Apple, has now parted ways with the company. Sive was a “fairly […]
As driverless vehicles slowly emerge as a reality, many companies are adding to their testing and self-driving fleets as shared by California’s largest motor vehicle agency. Apple added 15 drivers to its autonomous testing since June, while Waymo and Cruise added significantly to their driverless fleets, according to a notice from the California DMV (via […]
Starlink’s satellite internet service is expanding rapidly across the globe, and a new report shows that the mobile app is becoming more popular as its subscriber-base grows. SpaceX’s Starlink mobile app has made it into the top 100 downloaded apps in the Apple iPhone’s App Store for the first time, as reported by PC Mag […]
As many of Tesla’s short-sellers have faded away in recent months, another technology company has taken the throne as the tactic’s new most common target. Apple has overtaken Tesla to become the most-shorted stock in the U.S., after the automaker held that spot for 864 days, as Business Insider reports. Short interest in Tesla currently […]
Apple’s inclusion of satellite compatibility in the iPhone 14 shows the advantages of SpaceX and Starlink, as detailed by one Wall Street analyst this week. The move to iPhone satellite compatibility provides “free advertising” for SpaceX and its Starlink satellite service, according to a note to clients from Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas, reports Street […]
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Thursday the company has held talks with Apple for SpaceX Starlink connectivity for the iPhone. Just yesterday, Apple announced its new iPhone 14 lineup will support Emergency SOS with satellite, a feature that allows for communications when no cell signals or Wi-Fi is available. Apple is partnering with Globalstar […]
While Tesla’s stock has remained polarizing for investors, retail investors are a little more supportive of the automaker’s shares — especially given that it has become the top-traded stock on a popular trading app. Tesla has replaced Apple as the top-held stock on the trading platform Robinhood, according to a report on Thursday from The […]
As Apple’s autonomous car project, dubbed internally as “Project Titan,” remains relatively immature, some backup drivers have had to intervene during tests — with one self-driving vehicle nearly hitting a pedestrian. According to a report from The Information, Apple’s self-driving car project nearly hit a jogger crossing the street earlier this year, signaling larger struggles […]