Apple files new patents for its most expensive product, it is not Apple Vision Pro

Apple’s most expensive product till date, Apple Car, was rumoured to debut in 2024 but the timeline is far from being a reality. We hear rumours and leaks about Apple's electric car from time to time but no conclusive data has been seen till date. The project has faced many setbacks over the years and the team working on Apple Car has also faced major revamps. Adding to the long wagon of rumours is the latest report by AppleInsider that claims that Apple has filed five new patent applications related to audio in the car. The report suggests that the company has used the term "enclosed environment" as an alternative for cars.

"Each of the five new patent applications uses that term and most do say it could apply to buildings, but all also say vehicles and some cannot be anything else," the report said.

One of the patent applications is related to the speakers in the headrest. Another patent application is for speakers mounted on a car door, or what the company refers to as an "Access-Feature-Mounted External Speaker."

The "Occupant-based Audio Control for Enclosed Environments" patent mentions the goal to achieve the ideal sound balance for the driver and the passengers, regardless of where they are seated.

On the other hand, another patent demonstrates Apple's long-term strategy.

"Sound Stage Orientation For Enclosed Environments" incorporates all that the company said and promised about Spatial Audio for Vision Pro into a vehicle, the report said. Last year, it was reported that the iPhone maker had delayed the launch of its electric vehicle until 2026 and is expected to be priced under $1,00,000. (with inputs from IANS)