Apple’s self-driving electric car is at least half a decade away

Re:Apple’s self-driving electric car is at least half a deca... by nabla9 on Thursday January 07, 2021 @05:13PM (#25678350)

My first impression is favorable. It's a little bit expensive but the design is incredible. You also get Apple+ for a year. Apple haters will nag about having only one door when everyone else has at least two. MacRumors says that iCar Pro will have two doors and a hatch.

What I don't like is that I must use expensive Apple wheels, and even the smallest repairs must be handled in Apple shop. For some, the home charging station (wireless of course) is a deal-breaker. It costs almost as much as the car itself.

(small print): Commercial users like Uber and Lyft must pay 20% extra commission to Apple Store.

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Re:Apple’s self-driving electric car is at least half a deca... by cblconfederate on Thursday January 07, 2021 @05:47PM (#25678744)

glad we agree. I am a little concerned about the rounded rectangle wheels, but then again we re only going to be driving on Apple Roads(TM). I hope they make a version without the door, it will look awesome. i m fine just lying on the roof

> It costs almost as much

Just get the adapter, it's only $1699

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Re:Apple’s self-driving electric car is at least half a deca... by bmitc on Thursday January 07, 2021 @05:20PM (#25678432)

> It's a little bit expensive but the design is incredible.

What incredible design are you referring to? Do they have a design and prototype already that has internal and external pictures released?

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Re:Apple’s self-driving electric car is at least half a deca... by dpkrjb on Thursday January 07, 2021 @05:27PM (#25678541)

nabla9's comment is in jest. It's poking fun at Apple and some of its users/practices

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Re:Apple’s self-driving electric car is at least half a deca... by bmitc on Thursday January 07, 2021 @05:30PM (#25678563)

I didn't catch that, and it looks like their comment was edited after I first saw it to make my comment. Thanks for responding to let me know instead of just downvoting like others.

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Re:Apple’s self-driving electric car is at least half a deca... by rasz on Friday January 08, 2021 @02:02AM (#25682315)

>and even the smallest repairs must be handled in Apple shop

only fair for Apple to enter cars after Tesla copied its servicing practices/policies.

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Re:Apple’s self-driving electric car is at least half a deca... by tuatoru on Friday January 08, 2021 @02:22AM (#25682425)

> You also get Apple+ for a year.

Or for a mere $2799 extra, you can get it without.

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