Apple has quietly turned the iPhone into a car key, but the feature is buried behind jargon, scattered settings, and ...

Almost a year after compatibility was listed as pending; Lotus has confirmed Apple Car Key capabilities are on the way to new all-electric Emeya owners. Lotus now joins a select group of vehicles that ...

It's wild to think that not too long ago, we were all turning physical keys in car doors and ignitions. But today, many new cars don't come with keys at all anymore. That's because smart key ...

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In 2020, Apple added a digital car key feature to its Wallet app, allowing users to lock, unlock, and start a compatible vehicle with an iPhone or Apple Watch. The feature is currently offered by ...

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Sometimes the anticipation of doing something is as exciting as actually doing it. It's easy to forget that your interaction with a car always starts outside of it, with the key. The key serves as an ...

April 16, 2024 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Similar to the way Apple Wallet can make it easier to go out without physical credit cards, Apple Car Key can ...

There's a safer way to unlock and start your car than using the key fob that comes with it, assuming you own the right hardware. The right combination of a vehicle, an Android phone, and an Android ...

Ford wants you to stash it in your belt buckle, but there’s absolutely no need to be lugging around a bulky fob. Trouble is, phone-as-a-key tech could be superseded before it even gets going. My ...

And what you can actually do about it. Drop your phone, and your day’s ruined. Lose your car key, and your month might be. In 2025, replacing a modern key fob can cost more than buying a new iPhone.