Tesla owners just got a useful free iPhone upgrade

Controlling your car with Siri or your iPhone just got even easier

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Tesla and Apple are arguably two of the hottest companies on the face of the Earth right now. One makes some of the most recognisable EVs on the market, while the other is a technological stalwart.

The iPhone is the most recognisable product in the brands' product range – and now, it's going to integrate with your Tesla vehicle even more. In the most recent update to the Tesla app, Apple Shortcuts integration has been introduced.

While it's certainly not a comprehensive list of everything you could do, it's a great start. Users previously had similar options via a third-party app, but it now forms part of a core Apple product.

The beauty of having these features in Shortcuts is that they're customisable, too. For example, users could set up a whole string of actions to happen, including actions relating to their car. 

Let's say you're leaving the house. You might setup a shortcut which turns off the lights, locks your front door and turns on your security system. Now, that same string could also unlock your Tesla, so you can get away as quickly as possible.

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Sam Cross
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