Do you need to be in your car to set up your digital car key?

VW isn't yet part of Apple's Car Key. But backend hints from the iPhone maker suggest this is about to change.

OS 27 beta code hints that Lucid and Xiaomi vehicles could gain Apple Car Key support, though compatible models and launch timing remain unconfirmed. If you can only read one tech story a day, this is ...

OS 27 beta code hints that Lucid and Xiaomi vehicles could gain Apple Car Key support, though compatible models and launch timing remain unconfirmed.

Apple's Car Key turns your iPhone into a digital car key, letting you unlock, start, and share your ride — no key fob required. Here's how it works, and which manufacturers support the technology.