Digital key—which enables smartphones, key fobs and other mobile devices to securely communicate, store, authenticate and share digital keys with vehicles—is one step closer to commercial realization ...

And what you can actually do about it. Drop your phone, and your day’s ruined. Lose your car key, and your month might be. In 2025, replacing a modern key fob can cost more than buying a new iPhone.

We’ve all been there: you’re fumbling through your bag, searching for your car keys, and then—bam!—you remember your trusty key fob is the magical little device that gets you into your car. But wait, ...

Car keys have quietly moved into the same place you already keep your boarding passes, payment cards, and transit tickets: your phone. On modern vehicles and Android phones, it is now possible to ...