I think I would be more excited if Apple were researching ways to remove the cell phone completely, at least in a physical sense.  Think about it, with the rise of things like AR&#x2F;VR for output and Viv for input, what need do we have of a handheld device?  Everybody is concentrating on the next iPhone, but what if it is a set of contact lenses and headphones?  I think that would truly blow people&#x27;s socks off.<p>Sure, Apple could be (and probably is) working on an automobile of some sort, but that seems like it would be difficult to really make a 10x improvement on.  Especially with all the rules and regulations about what can be considered a car; it must have mirrors, steering wheel, pedals, etc.  The prospect is so limiting.  Besides, I think Tesla is rocking the automotive world and Apple would probably be better teaming up with them than going alone.<p>Just my $.02 worth.