sincity Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 The iPhone 5s will soon have a new party trick up its sleeve letting you get into your car and start it with a tap. Electrek reports Tesla Motor is rolling out an OS 6.0 software update to its Model S vehicles. The most notable feature in the update log suggests keyless entry and ignition start for iPhone users. Supposedly the new software will allow Apple smartphone users to unlock and start their car in case they forget or misplace their regular key fob. The documentation does not explain how this keyless start and entry would work. However a few options like it already exist including a Lexus-developed app and another third party app called Viper (not the muscle car). The update log also mentions an Android update is also on the way, which dashes any hopes of TouchID entry as only a few Android devices including the Samsung Galaxy S5 have a fingerprint scanner. Tight integration Aside from the keyless entry and start, the update will also integrate your iPhone calendar with the dashboard computer. Meanwhile, an improved navigation system will redirect drivers away from the roads it predicts will be congested. It's not Apple CarPlay or Android's auto-enabled technology, but Tesla is clearly paving its own way to integrate smartphones more closely with its automobiles. Will the iPhone 6 rocking iOS 8 bring even more smartphone connected cars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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