Reuters, a press agency often well informed of changes in the mobile market, ensures that several gas pump chains are preparing for a major partnership with Apple. With the latest CarPlay update via iOS 16 it will be possible to downloadfrom this fall, you will be able to pay for your tank directly from your dashboard.
According to the source, several companies have already started collaborating with Cupertino for the occasion. The first isHF Sinclair, of which more than 1,600 brands are installed in the United States. We do not yet know if French points of sale will also be affected, but it is not uncommon to see new features tested primarily across the Atlantic before they arrive in Europe.
Millions in revenue for the App Store
On the technical side, suppliers who want to accept payments in this way will first have to offer a CarPlay compatible iOS application. The transactions will then go through the integrated purchasing system ofApple, which takes 30% of the total amount. A potentially considerable shortfall for oil companies, especially when we know that an average American household will spend nearly 3,000 euros to fuel their car in 2022 (figuresU.S. Energy Information Administration). A number up around 18% compared to last year, probably linked among other things to the still ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict.
Beyond the rules, the apps could also offer itineraries forget to the nearest stationwhen the tank empties. It's easy to imagine how integration with Apple Maps or Google Maps should make things easier for third-party publishers.
Soon in your cars?
Apple CarPlay, an operating system built into the iPhone and free for both end users and manufacturers, is available in many cabins. Among them, we can cite the manufacturers Aston Martin, Audi, Honda, Hyundai, Jaguar, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz, Peugeot and even Opel and Porsche.
Other improvements includingsupport for multiple screenswere also presented for CarPlay duringWWDC 2022. To be able to test them, however, you will have to wait a few more months.
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