As more car makers update their tech, your smartphone might just be a replacement for your keys, too. Android's support for digital car keys means that if your phone and car are compatible, you can ...

With the update, Google Wallet is getting new roles for digital car key ownership, including “co-owner,” “guest,” and ...

Google has rolled out a system services update that lets Google Wallet users share their digital car key with role-based permissions, including speed and acceleration restrictions for each role.

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 ...

New roles: co-owner, guest, and service ...

Although BMW's digital key fob is considered by many as one of the worst car keys ever made, its digital counterpart does come with a few notable benefits. The BMW Digital Key is integrated with BMW's ...

Google’s May 2026 System Services update adds smarter digital car key sharing, improved Play Store features for large-screen ...

Google Wallet is famous as a tap-and-pay app, but the tool can do much more. Here are some powerful Google Wallet features ...

Chris Thomas was a reporter at Android Police from 2022 until 2025. Samsung’s digital wallet ambitions are shifting into high gear. The company announced today upcoming Samsung Wallet support for ...

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 ...