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Volkswagen to support Apple Wallet car keys on iPhone

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Volkswagen is reportedly planning to integrate its vehicles with Apple Wallet, allowing users to unlock and start their cars using an iPhone. This feature, which has already been adopted by brands like Toyota and Porsche, is expected to be available in future Volkswagen models. The integration is suggested by new server-side code discovered within Apple's systems, though specific vehicle models have not yet been detailed. AI

IMPACT Enhances user convenience by integrating vehicle access with existing smartphone functionality.

RANK_REASON This is a product integration announcement for a specific car manufacturer, not a core AI release or significant industry-wide event.

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Volkswagen to support Apple Wallet car keys on iPhone

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

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    LINKS 9to5mac.com/…/car-keys-in-apple-wallet-co…
  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    VW Planning to Offer Apple Wallet Car Keys on iPhone Volkswagen is planning to offer Apple Wallet car keys in future vehicles, according to new server-side Appl

    VW Planning to Offer Apple Wallet Car Keys on iPhone Volkswagen is planning to offer Apple Wallet car keys in future vehicles, according to new server-side Apple code. The code does not provide any more details, so we do not know which VW vehicle models will offer the fea… https:…

    LINKS macrumors.com/…/vw-planning-apple-wallet-…

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