I know what you think: why use a phone accessory to replace the car key when you can use the phone itself for the same thing? Digital car keys are slowly taking over, but it's not a secret that their ...

BMW is reviewing the necessity of car keys, Ian Robertson, the company's board member responsible for sales told Reuters. The fact that customers now all carry a smartphone and the availability of a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Losing your car key can feel a lot like misplacing your wallet; panic sets in as you consider the cost and logistics of having to replace such ...

Look in your pocket, purse, bag, or junk drawer, and chances are you’ll find a key fob. The basic ones lock and unlock your car’s doors. The fanciest do much more. But no matter which kind you have, ...

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.

Look in your pocket, purse, bag, or junk drawer, and chances are you’ll find a key fob. The basic ones lock and unlock your car’s doors. The fanciest do much more. But no matter which kind you have, ...