Front view of Wheels, Apple’s new smart car
What is Wheels?
- Smart car with software and hardware seamlessly integrated including connection to the Apple ecosystem
- “Apple is once again on the precipice of a new era of automotive travel with Wheels” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO
- Apple-engineered Qi chip in Wheels will enable each vehicle to engage in smart charging patterns
- Users can remote-start their Wheels, input a destination in advance, and select a playlist which will immediately sync to their Wheels before they get into their vehicle
- Propriety metal alloy allows a safer, more efficient base that results in increased battery size
Security
- Wheels knows the proximity of drivers’ trusted devices to its steering wheel, allowing it to automatically lock and unlock
- Users are also able to unlock or lock Wheels remotely from their trusted devices
- Advanced theft detection will send a notification to drivers upon an attempted intrusion and provides 24/7 live video surveillance
- If a suspected theft occurs users will receive the option to share a live surveillance feed with local authorities along with the live GPS positioning of the vehicle
Additional Details
- Wheels will be available in 3 colors: sky silver, salvia blue, and midnight black
- Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV. Apple’s five software platforms — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS — provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with breakthrough services including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay and iCloud. Apple’s more than 100,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on earth, and to leaving the world better than we found it.
Steering wheel and dashboard in Wheels, Apple’s new smart car
About Apple
Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV. Apple’s five software platforms — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS — provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with breakthrough services including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay and iCloud. Apple’s more than 100,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on earth, and to leaving the world better than we found it.