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Jan 14, 2026 Discover Apple’s advancements as they test Car Key performance with major automakers. Learn about the implications of a critical glass cloth shortage on their supply chain amidst the booming AI market. Uncover details about Apple’s plan to enhance Siri using the Gemini project, ensuring no Google branding and focusing on a more personal, native experience. Exciting times ahead as they refine tech that promises improved functionality and emotional interaction!
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Apple Backing Cross-Brand Car Key Standard
- Apple supports the CarKey standard through industry-wide interoperability testing with major automakers.
- The CCC's focus on security, privacy, and passive entry shows demand for consistent digital key experiences.
AI Boom Strains Critical Component Supply
- Glass cloth shortages driven by the AI chip boom threaten component supply through at least mid-2027.
- Apple faces strained suppliers as cloud and AI companies compete for the same substrate materials.
Supply Contracts Provide A Buffer—Not Immunity
- Apple likely has short-term buffers from its long-term supplier contracts, reducing immediate disruption risk.
- But prolonged shortages still pose a real future risk to device manufacturing timelines.
