You'll soon be able to unlock your car with Android 12's digital key

Your phone just turned into a car key. 

At the Google I/O virtual event Tuesday, the company announced a digital car key as part of Android 12. The digital car keys will lock, unlock, and start the car from select Pixel and Samsung Galaxy phones. 

Starting later this year, this feature will be available in new BMW models. Google is hoping to bring the experience to other carmakers eventually. 

For cars with NFC tags built into the doors, you can tap the phone to unlock. For other cars with ultra-wideband (UWB) communication you just need to have the phone nearby and it'll work.  Read more...