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

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.

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 ...

Apple's iPhones and Apple Watches have supported NFC for some time now, and now those NFC capabilities can be used to allow Apple users to lock, unlock, and start compatible NFC-enabled vehicles using ...

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