Over-the-air (OTA) software updates have become common on new cars. But how long do they take? What do they do? Our experts ...

The 2027 Cadillac Vistiq will come standard with Digital Key hardware, but the actual phone-as-key functionality will arrive ...

The past year has been a big one for Apple Wallet and CarPlay additions, and Apple has teased that more is coming. Last WWDC, the company named 13 new automakers that had pledged to add car keys in ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Key fob battery lifecycles can be hit or miss. They typically last between two and five years, but there are many factors that can contribute ...

Need to lend your neighbor your car? The newest version of the digital key specification allows vehicle owners to text a copy of the key to other people. Need to lend your neighbor your car? The ...

We’ve all experienced that split second of panic when we reach into a pocket and find... nothing. If you are down to your last key fob, you are essentially walking a tightrope. One misplaced bag or a ...

There's a safer way to unlock and start your car than using the key fob that comes with it, assuming you own the right hardware. The right combination of a vehicle, an Android phone, and an Android ...

Rivian is moving its digital key to support Apple Car Key, no app required, which means owners can unlock a vehicle through Apple Wallet on an iPhone or Apple Watch. Rivian will add Apple Car Key ...

As part of the general advancement of automotive technology, cars have started to come closer in line with computers and electronic devices. By integrating popular electronic frameworks into a car via ...

Ford wants you to stash it in your belt buckle, but there’s absolutely no need to be lugging around a bulky fob. Trouble is, phone-as-a-key tech could be superseded before it even gets going. My ...