Apple patent unlocks cars with BLE

News in brief

News in brief

A recently published Apple patent hints that the company is working on future CarPlay functionality that would allow users to lock and unlock car doors, start engines and perform other tasks using their iOS device and geofence technology. The company’s iBeacon location system could also play a part in the service, the Accessory Control with Geo-fencing patent explains.

Filed by Email Rian Boden nfcworld.com Published 27 October 2014, 15:44 • Last updated 27 October 2014, 15:44