Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 10/07 – Forget The iCar, Apple Wants To Take Over Your EXISTING Car
Oct 7, 2021
Apple is aiming to enhance existing cars with iPhone integration, allowing you to control features like A/C and radio. Meanwhile, AMD warns that Windows 11 could slow down your CPU by up to 15%. GM's UltraCruise moves us closer to a hands-free driving future, handling 95% of driving scenarios. A quirky NFT platform mixes fantasy sports with startup investing, but faces challenges right out of the gate. Plus, there's a payment system aiming to challenge Apple's App Store fees. Exciting times in tech!
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Apple's Car Control System
- Apple is developing an iPhone-based car control system, expanding on CarPlay, to access car functions like climate control and radio.
- This initiative, called IronHeart, could make cars a major moneymaker for Apple even without selling an iCar.
Paddle's In-App Payment System
- Paddle is launching an alternative in-app payment system for iOS that undercuts Apple's fees, charging only 5-10%.
- This system allows developers to collect payments directly, access customer data, and offer flexible pricing.
Windows 11 and AMD CPUs
- If you use an AMD CPU and plan to install Windows 11, be aware of potential performance issues.
- AMD and Microsoft are working on fixes, expected in October 2021, to address reduced performance in some apps and games.