. Apple's (AAPL) influence over Samsung (005930) smartphones was fairly obvious to a jury in San Jose, but it looks like Apple's reach extends far beyond smartphones, tablets and retail stores. According to a BMW executive, Apple also had a hand in shaping the automotive industry. BMW Designworks lead designer Sandy McGill says silver has been the top color for cars in the United States for the past decade.
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