Developing· Apple· Published Jul 8, 2026

iOS 27 Beta Code Hints at Apple Car Key Support for Lucid and Xiaomi

MacRumors noted that discovery of new manufacturer identifiers in the latest iOS 27 developer beta suggests Apple is expanding its digital car key feature to include vehicles from Lucid and Xiaomi.

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Technical references found in Apple's software beta point toward an upcoming integration for iPhone and Apple Watch keys with vehicles from US-based Lucid Motors and Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi.

Why this matters

Expanding Car Key support to Xiaomi marks a significant collaboration between smartphone rivals, while Lucid support fulfills long-standing expectations for the luxury EV brand's integration into the Apple ecosystem.

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The report is based on specific backend identifiers found within official Apple developer beta software.

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iOS 27 Code Points to Car Key Support for Lucid and Xiaomi
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"Code spotted in the third developer beta of iOS 27 suggests that Apple is preparing to add car key support for Lucid and Xiaomi vehicles, and that the feature could be nearing laun"
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