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Globalstar had been working under a Terms Agreement with an unnamed partner since 2020 that included milestones later tied to Apple.

Mentioned as: appleOrg RelationshipSep 8, 2022Apple to be largest user of Globalstar’s satellite network for iPhone messaging

Apple partnered with Globalstar on 2022-09-07 to provide satellite messaging services for new iPhones and become Globalstar’s biggest customer.

Mentioned as: AppleOrg RelationshipSep 8, 2022Apple to be largest user of Globalstar’s satellite network for iPhone messaging

Apple will fund 95% of the costs of a new generation of satellites that Globalstar ordered in February from MDA Ltd. and Rocket Lab.

Mentioned as: AppleOrg RelationshipSep 8, 2022Apple to be largest user of Globalstar’s satellite network for iPhone messaging

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.

Mentioned as: AppleNarrative GeneralMay 9, 2022Globalstar agrees terms with “global customer” for terrestrial connectivity

Media reports last fall suggested Apple’s iPhone would include a satellite connectivity option with Globalstar providing the service, but Apple made no mention of a satellite service when it announced the iPhone 13 line in September 2021.

Mentioned as: AppleNarrative GeneralFeb 24, 2022Globalstar selects MDA and Rocket Lab for new satellites

MapQuest’s iOS app with Apple CarPlay compatibility is available for free on iOS version 6.0.23 for devices with an OS version of 12 or greater.

Mentioned as: AppleNarrative GeneralJan 18, 2022MapQuest launches with Apple CarPlay navigation

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

Mentioned as: AppleNarrative GeneralJan 18, 2022MapQuest launches with Apple CarPlay navigation

System1's MapQuest iOS application has been updated to include Apple CarPlay capabilities.

Mentioned as: AppleNarrative GeneralJan 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.

Mentioned as: AppleNarrative GeneralOct 10, 2021NewSpace India Limited’s GSAT-24 Satellite To Launch From Arianespace On Ariane 5

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

Mentioned as: AppleNarrative GeneralAug 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.

Mentioned as: AppleNarrative GeneralAug 20, 2021Apple wins three ‘Project Titan’ patents covering advanced LiDAR systems for autonomous vehicles

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

Mentioned as: AppleNarrative GeneralAug 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.

Mentioned as: AppleOrg RelationshipJun 29, 2021Eos announces the Eos Bridge, which makes almost any instrument iOS compatible

At the end of each one-on-one meeting during GTC 2021, registrants will be entered into a drawing to receive an Apple iPad.

Mentioned as: AppleNarrative PlanApr 7, 2021OmniSci announces multiple opportunities to accelerate Geospatial, GPU Database Knowledge At GTC 2021, April 12-16

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

Mentioned as: AppleOrg RelationshipMar 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.

Mentioned as: AppleNarrative GeneralJan 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.

Mentioned as: AppleNarrative GeneralJan 28, 2021LiDAR report highlights richer contextually-aware user experiences for smartphone market

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

Mentioned as: AppleOrg RelationshipDec 22, 2020Apple looking at launching self-driving car by 2024, with ‘next level’ battery technology

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

Mentioned as: AppleNarrative GeneralDec 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.

Mentioned as: AppleOrg RelationshipDec 22, 2020Apple looking at launching self-driving car by 2024, with ‘next level’ battery technology
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