“The rise of the smartphone has reshaped the modern world by bringing mobile internet connectivity to everyone,” says Raymond. “Evolving from a simple device for calls and messages, the smartphone is now an essential part of everyday life, transforming how we live, work and connect with one another. This change also affects our relationship with vehicles. With features like app-enabled climate control and using phones as digital keys, smartphones have enabled new ways to connect to our vehicles that were hard to imagine just a few decades ago.”
