As soon as you think there’s a limit to what people can use the iPhone for, someone comes up with a new wacky application. The latest is the Viper StartSmart system which can be used to lock and unlock your car, all from the comfort of your iPhone.
You no longer have to go fishing in your pocket to find your keys. In fact, you don’t need to bring your keys along at all. In addition to locking and unlocking your car, the app can remotely start the ignition, release the trunk, and start the panic alarm in the case of an emergency.
Of course, all this cool functionality doesn’t come cheap. The app is free. But you’ll need to install the Viper StartSmart hardware in your car which will set you back $499. Then you’ll also need to pay $29.99 a year for service. Pretty cool idea, though.
[via Oh Gizmo]
Mon, Oct 19, 2009
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