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Apple is a technology company that has recently expanded its role in the space industry through strategic investments and partnerships. Primarily known for consumer electronics, Apple is investing heavily in satellite technology to enhance connectivity for its devices. Their activities include a $1.5 billion investment in Globalstar to support a new mobile satellite service (MSS) network and the integration of satellite capacity into iPhones for emergency messaging. This move aims to improve connectivity in areas without traditional cellular service and positions Apple as a player in satellite-based smartphone communication.

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There were reports in fall 2021 that the iPhone 13 line could include Globalstar-enabled connectivity, but Apple made no mention of satellite services when the iPhone 13 was unveiled in September 2021.

CapabilityGeneralValue 2.0May 9, 2022Globalstar agrees terms with “global customer” for terrestrial connectivity

The integration of MapQuest with Apple CarPlay includes out-of-the-box features for navigation.

CapabilityGeneralValue 2.3Jan 18, 2022MapQuest launches with Apple CarPlay navigation

Arianespace’s partnership with India and the Indian Space Research Organization began in 1981 with the APPLE satellite launched on an Ariane 1.

RelationshipsPlanValue 4.0Oct 10, 2021NewSpace India Limited’s GSAT-24 Satellite To Launch From Arianespace On Ariane 5

Apple's autonomous vehicles use light detection and ranging (LiDAR) sensors to detect the nearby environment.

CapabilityValue 2.2Aug 20, 2021Apple wins three ‘Project Titan’ patents covering advanced LiDAR systems for autonomous vehicles

Apple's granted patent includes systems and methods for predicting LiDAR data in a vehicle using machine learning.

CapabilityGeneralLegalValue 3.0Aug 20, 2021Apple wins three ‘Project Titan’ patents covering advanced LiDAR systems for autonomous vehicles

One of the patents covers predicting LiDAR data using machine learning for Apple's autonomous training vehicles.

CapabilityLegalValue 3.6Aug 20, 2021Apple wins three ‘Project Titan’ patents covering advanced LiDAR systems for autonomous vehicles

The US Patent and Trademark Office published a series of patents related to Project Titan by Apple Inc.

LegalGeneralValue 2.2Aug 20, 2021Apple wins three ‘Project Titan’ patents covering advanced LiDAR systems for autonomous vehicles

The Eos Bridge enables instruments equipped with non-iOS Bluetooth to connect to Apple iOS devices using Bluetooth Classic.

CapabilityValue 4.0Jun 29, 2021Eos announces the Eos Bridge, which makes almost any instrument iOS compatible

Advanced Navigation has collaborated with major companies including Airbus, Boeing, Tesla, Google, Apple, and General Motors.

RelationshipsGeneralValue 2.0Mar 25, 2021Advanced Navigation to craft inertial solution for NASA

Apple's exclusivity agreement with Sony currently prevents other manufacturers from including LiDAR technology in their smartphones.

LegalRelationshipsValue 2.0Jan 28, 2021LiDAR report highlights richer contextually-aware user experiences for smartphone market

Apple was the first manufacturer to include LiDAR technology in its devices, specifically in the iPhone 12 and iPad Pro 2020 series.

CapabilityGeneralValue 2.5Jan 28, 2021LiDAR report highlights richer contextually-aware user experiences for smartphone market

Doug Field, an Apple veteran who previously worked at Tesla, returned to oversee Project Titan in 2018.

GovernanceValue 3.6Dec 22, 2020Apple looking at launching self-driving car by 2024, with ‘next level’ battery technology

Apple is looking at launching a next-generation self-driving car by 2024 equipped with its own battery technology.

PlanValue 1.8Dec 22, 2020Apple looking at launching self-driving car by 2024, with ‘next level’ battery technology

Apple began its foray into automotive technology in 2014 under Project Titan by designing its own vehicle from scratch.

GeneralPlanValue 2.1Dec 22, 2020Apple looking at launching self-driving car by 2024, with ‘next level’ battery technology

American Airlines customers with an Apple Music subscription can stream more than 50 million songs, playlists, and music videos on domestic flights equipped with Viasat satellite Wi‑Fi beginning 2019-02-01.

GeneralCapabilityValue 4.0Jan 29, 2019Music to Your Ears: American Airlines Customers Can Access Apple Music for Free in Flight

Seventeen smartphone brands were integrating Galileo as of late 2017, including Apple, Sony, Google, and Samsung using Galileo-enabled chipsets in recent models.

CapabilityValue 4.0Jul 25, 2018Ariane 5 rocket sends next 4 Galileo satellites into orbit
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