'Apple Car' may automatically configure seats, keep displays private

Passengers of the 'Apple Car' may only be able to see displays inside the vehicle while wearing special glasses for privacy, while the driver may discover the car's seat and steering wheel could change position automatically by detecting the presence of their iPhone.BMW has embraced CarKey, Apple's digital key protocol that uses an iPhone to replace a key fob. The 'Apple Car' is a long-rumored product that has been in development for a considerable length of time, but reports from the start of 2021 claim it may not be too long before it officially launches. Apple is said to be in talks with Hyundai subsidiary Kia to make the car for a potential 2024 launch, with a 'beta' version likely to surface in 2022. Read more...