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Apple

Apple
Technology Company

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A major manufacturer of personal computers and personal data devices (tablets, smartphones, and connected wristwatches). Founded 1 April 1976 and based in Cupertino, California, USA.

While not primarily an automotive technology company, Apple has developed technology for automotive use. Most notable as of 2016 is their "CarPlay" system of connecting their popular iPhone smartphones to automobiles equipped with CarPlay systems for navigation, entertainment, and connectivity functions. Apple is also rumored to be developing autonomous vehicle technology.

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Article Index

Date	Article	Author/Source
29 January 2005	Volvo Inetgrates iPOD for 2005 US Model Line	Jenny McLane, Auto Parts Train
2 April 2005	Apple's iPod for Mercedes-Benz	Jenny McLane, Auto Parts Train
2 April 2005	iPod Integration for Mercedes-Benz, Volvo in 2005	Jenny McLane, Auto Parts Train
23 September 2015	How Apple & Google Can Change the Automotive Industry (and how we drive, too)	Bill Crittenden
13 May 2016	Apple Pours $1 Billion Into Chinese Ride-Hailing Firm	Saibal Dasgupta, VOA News
28 April 2017	Driverless Apple Car Spotted in Silicon Valley	VOA News
10 July 2018	Former Apple Engineer Charged With Stealing Self-driving Car Technology	VOA News
16 July 2018	Former Apple Employee Indicted On Theft Of Trade Secrets	U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of California

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Quotes

“If Apple ever made a car they would probably have oddly sized/shaped cup holders just so people would buy their custom drink containers.” • u/SoDakZak on Reddit

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