BRITISH drivers could soon unlock and start their car using just their iPhone. Apple released the beta version of iOS 13.4 to developers last week which references a CarKey feature for iPhone and Apple Watches. The feature will allow drivers to use their devices to lock, unlock and start their car, according to 9to5Mac. Owners […]
BRITISH drivers could soon unlock and start their car using just their iPhone.
Apple released the beta version of iOS 13.4 to developers last week which references a CarKey feature for iPhone and Apple Watches.
The feature will allow drivers to use their devices to lock, unlock and start their car, according to 9to5Mac.
Owners won’t even need to type in their password or use FaceID to access the function.
Instead they will just need to hold their phone near the car for it to unlock, similar to how they would with a keyless fob.
This means that the car can be unlocked when an iPhone or Apple Watch are out of battery.
The phone is paired with the car using the Wallet app, and will need the installation of a car maker-approved app in order to gain access.
Once an owner’s phone has been given a key from the car, they can share that unique code to family members and friends to gain access.
But it would only work with vehicles fitted with near-field communication systems.
It is not known what security measures will be in place to help safeguard vehicles.
Last year, security experts Thatcham Research labelled some of the UK’s most popular cars as “poor” in protecting against keyless theft.
Some of the biggest car manufacturers are installing advanced security systems in a bid to protect against keyless theft.
Apple is reportedly set to unveil the new ‘iPhone 9’ in March for as little as £399.
