Editor's Pick: Why Tim Cook Would Build an Apple Car

Why Tim Cook Would Build an Apple Car

Chris Maxcer 02/13/15 11:43 AM PT

In 10 years, will Apple CarPlay on the dash of a new Ford or GM be enough for Cook? A natural extension of Apple's continuity among products could go to a place where people and families still spend an insane amount of time -- inside of a car. Why stop at work, stop at the home, or stop at your pocket or wrist? If better communication is important to the world, how important is better transportation? [More...]

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