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iOS 27 Beta Signals Wallet Car Key Support for Lucid and Xiaomi

The discovery of identifiers for both companies in the beta suggests a near-term rollout that would extend Apple Wallet car-key access into electric vehicles and to a maker that also sells smartphones.

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  • Code found in the iOS 27 developer beta 3 names the identifiers "LCID" and "XIA1," which reporters say map to Lucid Motors and Xiaomi.
  • The beta discovery was published Wednesday and makes a public rollout more plausible because Apple often ships partner support soon after such code appears.
  • Apple first listed Lucid as a promised Wallet car-key partner at WWDC 2025, while Xiaomi’s appearance would be a new entry linking a major phone maker into Apple’s car-key system.
  • The beta code does not list specific vehicle models or give exact launch dates, so compatibility and timing remain unconfirmed until automakers or Apple announce details.
  • If added, Wallet car key would let iPhone and Apple Watch users lock, unlock, and start compatible cars using NFC or Ultra Wideband and could reduce reliance on problematic key fobs or separate manufacturer apps.