When it comes to innovation, Tesla and Apple need no introduction. But the announcement of these two companies teaming up marks a turning point that could really impact how we move every day. An Apple Watch app will let you control your Tesla right from your wristwithout having to look for the phone or rely on the traditional key.
A new function, between simplicity and usefulness
Let’s face it: it is certainly not a technological revolution capable of turning the world upside down, but it is one of those innovations that could make a difference in everyday life. If you already have an iPhone and an Apple Watch, the installation will be automatic. Once the app is activated, you can use it to unlock or lock the car, open the trunk, check the battery charge and adjust the climate control.
Practical? Yes. Necessary? Depends. Certainly, for those who are always in a hurry or have their hands full with shopping bags or children to manage, knowing that a touch on the smartwatch is enough to open the trunk could simplify many situations.
A technology that makes you think
More than the immediate usefulness, it is the concept that deserves attention. Tesla and Apple are pushing for ever-increasing integration between technology and mobilitya path that raises questions about how much we are willing to let technology accompany us even in the simplest gestures.
This collaboration, while fascinating, brings with it an important subtext: our growing dependence on connected devices. While it offers convenience and simplification, it raises questions about sustainability and resilience. Do we really want to delegate more and more to technology? And what will the implications be if one day these systems stop working?
The driving of the future will not only be electric and autonomous, but inevitably digital. But will it be the future we want? It’s up to us to decide.
