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Digital Car Keys: The Failure Modes Worth Planning For
This article analyzes potential failure modes of digital car key technology, moving beyond the common fear of a dead phone battery. It discusses security advantages over traditional fobs, such as resistance to relay attacks, but also highlights risks like phone theft and software glitches. The piece advises users to maintain traditional backups like physical fobs and practice good digital security habits.
The biggest downsides to using a digital car key
The article discusses the potential downsides of using a digital car key, which allows owners to access their vehicles via their smartphone. It advises users to consider these factors before setting up the feature.
Everything to know before putting a car key on your iPhone
This guide explains how to set up a digital car key on an iPhone. It clarifies whether a user needs to be physically present in their car to complete the setup process for the feature.
Everything to know before putting your car key on an Android phone
This guide explains how to use your Android phone as a car key, highlighting their security features. It details the process of setting up your digital car key on an Android device.
Morning Mobilization
Internal issues at Apple may lead to the Apple Watch being deprioritized this year. Meanwhile, Google Wallet has introduced three permission levels for sharing digital car keys.