Apple Car Key on iPhone unlocking a car. [Apple]
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Apple Car Key will soon expand to support vehicles from more manufacturers, with code references indicating three vehicle makers will join the list.
The Car Key feature has allowed iPhone owners to unlock and start their cars using their mobile devices for a while. Now, it looks like Apple’s Car Key systems will soon support cars from three more companies, according to a new code discovery.
The internal code that powers the iPhone’s Wallet app has been updated to include references to Volvo, Polestar, and Audi, MacRumors reports. The presence of the references doesn’t necessarily mean support is imminent, but it does confirm that Apple is working on it.
Car Key allows drivers to lock, unlock, and start their cars using their iPhone or Apple Watch thanks to NFC. With keys stored in a user’s Wallet, cars can be unlocked by standing next to them or remotely, or an NFC reader can be used to start them.
The feature is currently supported by some BMW, BYD, Genesis, Hyundai, and Kia models. The addition of Volvo, Polestar, and Audi to the list could mean a significant increase in the number of iPhone users who will be able to use the feature in the future.
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