An update to the Tesla App is in the store. While 4.14.3 doesn’t appear to have much that will impact current Tesla owners, there are significant additions that bring the Semi and the Cybertruck just a little closer to reality.
Twitter user @Tesla_App_iOS, tweeted several assets of the updated app. This account monitors the App Store for updates to the Tesla app.
For those unfamiliar with code speak, decompile means reverse engineering code to be easily understood by humans. This process has produced a lot of wow in seeing the Semi. It’s already well known that the first batch of Semis will be delivered to Pepsi on December 1. Now we are seeing assets appear in this app update.
While it was widely speculated, these new assets confirm that the Semi will leverage the same Tesla app as Tesla owners utilize today, although it’s expected to have capabilities that are unique to the semi-truck.
These newly discovered 3D models are expected to be used in the Semi’s visualization at the top of the app in addition to other areas such as Climate and Controls.
Tesla’s 3D models are highly detailed and reveal some additional details about the upcoming vehicle.
In the 3D model, we can see a huge sun visor, which will be necessary given the extra-large windows. The driver’s seat is also placed in the middle of the cab, meaning the visor will have to shade the entire windshield length. There are components in the cockpit — including a wireless charger.
Another Twitter user, @olympusdev_, was able to show the 3D assets in great detail showing the door swinging out the opposite way, as well as the large frunk. There are also some 3D renderings of the cockpit.
Meanwhile, Cybertruck is still pegged for the middle of 2023. However, it’s a positive sign to see it start to appear in the updated app. It’s referred to as Model C. Of course, “C” is for Cybertruck, while Model T has been reserved for the Semi “Truck” because S is already assigned to the iconic car that started it all.
It’s another sign that Tesla’s third phase is well underway, and soon Semi (everything we know about the Semi) and Cybertrucks will be commonly spotted on roadways and not just in app code.
Tesla app 4.14.3 is now available in the Apple AppStore and is expected to be available in the Google PlayStore soon.
Enjoy these images of the Semi below that @olympusdev_ was able to render from the assets in the updated app.
Apple Music is one of the most requested features by Tesla owners.
Tesla already supports a variety of music services, including Spotify, Slacker, SiriusXM (for Model S and Model X), TuneIn and Caraoke (by Stringray). These services are in addition to Bluetooth and FM radio support.
Apple Music is the second largest music streaming service worldwide with an estimated 88 million subscribers. It’s currently behind Spotify and ahead of Amazon Music and YouTube Music respectively.
When Zoom announced that Tesla will soon support their meeting software in their vehicles, they showed off a video of Zoom being used inside of a Tesla.
The video featured a woman parking her car and joining a meeting in her Model Y. When Zoom displayed the Tesla screen it also showed off the Tesla app launcher, which looked exactly how we’d expect, except for one small icon.
The new icon looks very similar to Apple Music’s logo. The new icon was only displayed during the first segment of the Zoom demo, as when they cut back to the Tesla screen a second time, the icons in the launcher had changed.
Although the icon displayed in the Tesla launcher is very similar to Apple Music’s logo, it’s not a perfect match.
Besides the color being in grayscale, the top bar connecting the music notes is also thinner than what Apple uses in the Apple Music logo.
A music icon in the Tesla launcher isn’t completely new. Before Tesla’s launch of its v11 software late last year, Tesla used a single music icon in the launcher. Whenever someone wanted to play any music they’d first have to tap Music and then choose their music service.
Although Tesla’s old music icon is similar to what’s displayed in the Zoom video, it’s not a perfect match either. Tesla’s old icon had musical notes with a smaller head and it didn’t include a rounded square background like Apple Music does.
Interestingly, the music icon in the launcher is not only grayscale but also misaligned when compared to the other icons. This could mean that it’s either a teaser or a mock and not something that would appear in production.
One possibility is that Tesla is indeed adding Apple Music and this is an early version of it that was either added as an easter egg or left in accidentally.
However, there are other possibilities. According to sources Tesla is expected to launch another holiday update later this year with new features.
It’s possible that Tesla is giving us more flexibility with the launcher, enabling us to have a single music icon instead of having to pick individual music services.
Did we just receive a hint that Apple Music is arriving on Teslas? We’re not sure. The new icon seems like a placeholder, and since it doesn’t match Apple’s logo perfectly, it’s hard to determine whether this will actually be for Apple Music. Whatever it is, the logo is awfully close to Apple’s logo and if it’s not intended for Apple Music, Apple may not be thrilled with its use.
Elon Musk has talked about his disapproval of Apple’s AppStore fees numerous times in the past. It’s clear the two companies don’t have the best relationship and that could be one reason why Tesla hasn’t implemented Apple Music, AirPlay or CarPlay in their vehicles, but at the same time, customers are demanding Apple Music integration. What will Tesla do? We’re hoping they’re listening to their fans and adding Apple Music.
Unfortunately, accidents happen. There are more and more Teslas on the road every day. Consequently, more of them are likely to be involved in collisions. A Tesla write-off is quite a bit much more than your average vehicle write-off. Tesla previously banished salvaged vehicles from its robust Supercharger network (v4 Superchargers coming) and other third-party charging stations due to liability reasons. But that may be about to change.
Electrek has acquired internal documents outlining a new inspection process to allow salvaged Teslas back on the network. Electrek, a popular electric vehicle and green energy site, reports that the document is titled “Salvaged-Titled Vehicle Fast Charging Safety Inspection.” It explains a two-step process of inspecting the high-voltage battery pack and all the charging components. If the car passes, it’s back on the grid; if not, the components can be fixed at Tesla at the owner’s expense.
The document, reportedly distributed to employees, lists the steps the car will go through. The Salvaged-Title Vehicle Fast-Charging Safety Inspection will commence after the Tesla has passed the Salvage-Titled Vehicle High Voltage Safety Inspection. It is also clear that if the owner does not authorize the repairs at Tesla, the inspection will stop, and the vehicle will fail the report. The document states: “Diagnosis and component rectification are not included in this inspection procedure and may be performed only at customer expense.”
How much two inspections would run has yet to be discovered, but fair to say it would increase the cost of salvaged vehicles. These units are usually purchased by people who can get them repaired at a reasonable price. However, the inspection and other repairs identified during the double inspection could move the price tag a little too much for some prospective buyers. That said, Teslas have a massive battery pack that stores a lot of energy. An expert should inspect them to prove it is safe and roadworthy.
It seems that Tesla is adapting as it grows. For example, it gave free access to all its Service Manuals on its website in May 2022. That move alone encourages more people who like to fix cars to try a salvaged Tesla. While the company would likely much rather sell more new vehicles than invest in certifying salvaged cars, this latest document reveals that the demand must be growing, and Tesla has to address it.
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