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- A new iOS feature dubbed CarKey will likely be introduced at WWDC next week.
- Originally introduced as part of an iOS 13 beta, the CarKey API will allow car owners to unlock, lock, and start their vehicles directly from their iPhone or Apple Watch.
- Details regarding privacy and how the technology works were found in a recent iOS 13.6 beta.
With the release of the first iOS 13.4 beta a few months back, Apple introduced a brand new CarKey API designed to give car owners more granular control over their vehicles. In short, the new API will allow iPhone and Apple Watch owners to start, lock, and unlock their cars directly from their devices.
Sure, key fobs have had this functionality for years, but the ability to enjoy that same type of control straight from your iOS device is an added layer of convenience. What's more, the CarKey API is distinctly more powerful than a standard key fob. Specifically, the API will allow car owners to share vehicle access with friends and family. For example, if your friend needs to borrow your car or access something from the trunk, you can send a token which grants them one-time or permanent access.
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Apple’s new CarKey feature for iOS may arrive sooner than you think originally appeared on BGR.com on Tue, 16 Jun 2020 at 16:01:30 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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