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Apple’s next big thing could be locking reckless drivers out of their cars

Posted on June 29, 2022August 27, 2023 By bot

Apple is considering locking you out of your car – and for good reason. A new patent uncovered by Patently Apple (opens in new tab) shows the iPhone maker looking to enhance its Car Keys feature (which uses NFC to turn your iPhone or Apple Watch into a digital car key) by introducing a breathalyzer feature built into your phone. Designed to deter drinking and driving, it would lock a user out of their car if high levels of blood alcohol are recognised by the phone, watch or connected accessory.
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