Apple Registers 'Apple.car' Domain Names
The possibility of Apple entering the automotive industry is getting closer to becoming a reality.
Apple has registered a trio of domain names, apple.car, apple.cars and apple.auto, hinting that the company is working on a car. Although the domains could be related to Apple CarPlay, rumors and speculation that Apple is getting into the automotive industry have been running wild in recent months. It is believed that the company is at least exploring the idea of selling its own vehicle and has a secretive team that is developing an electric vehicle to hit the market by 2019.
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Given that Google has been investing heavily into self-driving cars, it’s almost no surprise that Apple wants to compete as well. The development has allegedly been called “Project Titan” internally and even spy photos have shown Apple testing a vehicle.
Currently all three domain names are inactive, but they are registered to the company if you perform a Whois record search. Perhaps Apple will have something to announce at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show next week, given the timing of the registration.
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[Source: MacRumors]
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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