Apple is turning your iPhone into a digital car key.
Apple announced an upgrade to its iOS operating system that will allow drivers to use their iPhones as digital car keys that can unlock and start their vehicles.
Apple's digital keys will be available to drivers of the 2021 BMW 5-series starting in July this year. The feature will be part of Apple's upcoming iOS 14 software and the current version, iOS 13.Apple announced an upgrade to its iPhone operating system on Monday that will allow drivers to use their iPhones as digital car keys to unlock and start their vehicles.
Depending how a user sets up their profile, they may have to do a face scan or fingerprint scan to unlock their car each time they approach. They can also use an "express mode" to skip the biometric scan. Once inside, the driver's iPhone can be in their pocket or bag and still start their car.
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