Following recent backend code changes pointing to Car Keys support for GWM’s Tank vehicles, Apple now appears to be preparing to expand the feature to another of the automaker’s brands. Here are the details.
A few weeks ago, Apple added backend references indicating that GWM’s Tank vehicles could soon support Car Keys in Apple Wallet, which allows users to lock, unlock, and start compatible vehicles using an iPhone or Apple Watch.
Now, as spotted by Aaron Perris on X, similar references have appeared for Haval, another brand owned by the same Chinese automaker:
Apple’s backend has revealed the next car brand getting Apple Car Key support:Haval (Chinese brand owned by GWM) pic.twitter.com/sW4uNGyoEE
Although GWM’s Haval already offers CarPlay in several of its models, none currently support Apple’s separate Car Keys feature.
When support launches, compatible Haval vehicles will join more than 50 models that already work with Car Keys, including vehicles from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, Toyota, and Rivian.
To learn more about Car Keys in Apple Wallet and view the full list of compatible vehicles, follow this link.
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He began covering Apple news in Brazilian media in 2012 and later broadened his focus to the wider tech industry, hosting a daily podcast for seven years.
