Apple wants to control even more of your car, with ambitious plans that would require carmakers handing over far more control of their vehicles to your iPhone.
Apple is looking to expand the functions of CarPlay by introducing new technology that will let iPhone gadgets control a car s climate-control system, speedometer, radio, seats, and more. The initiative, known as “IronHeart” internally, is still in its early stages and would require the cooperation of automakers.
Apple Inc., whose CarPlay interface is used by millions of motorists to control music, get directions and make phone calls, is looking to expand its reach within cars.