# Car-Unlocking Apps The 'mbrace' App Unlocks and Finds Your Lost Car By Kamal Musharbash | Published 2010-09-09 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mbrace References: [upscaleswagger](http://www.upscaleswagger.com/2010/09/06/mercedes-benz-mbrace-app-gets-new-concierge-feature/#more-31576) & [mobiletor](http://www.mobiletor.com/2010/09/08/mercedes-benz-innovates-with-upgraded-mbrace-mobile-app-for-iphone/) [Mercedes-Benz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-wallet-and-mercedesbenz) introduced a mobile phone app called 'mbrace' for both [iPhones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/level-lock1) and [BlackBerry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vehicle-data-platform) with some pretty fun features. Aside from being able to lock and unlock your vehicle, this app also assists you in finding your car (should you forget your parking space). Not only does it facilitate your driving experience, the mbrace can also access concierge services with any questions or concerns regarding the vehicle. The last great feature is for the avid Mercedes-Benz collectors; mbrace can also store multiple accounts for several cars -- this way, all the multiple Benz owners would be able to access their vehicles from a single mobile phone app. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mobile Car-unlocking Apps:** The trend of mobile car-unlocking apps allows for convenient vehicle access and added functionalities such as locating and managing multiple accounts for different cars. - **Connected Vehicle Technology:** The trend of connected vehicle technology enables seamless integration between smartphones and cars, offering features like remote unlocking, locating, and concierge services. - **Personalized Vehicle Management:** The trend of personalized vehicle management apps allows car owners to have full control over their vehicles, including unlocking, tracking, and accessing concierge services through a mobile app. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can leverage mobile car-unlocking apps to enhance the overall driving experience and provide additional services to their customers. - **Mobile Technology:** The mobile technology industry can benefit from the development of connected vehicle technology, creating innovative solutions that improve car connectivity and user experience. - **Concierge Services:** Concierge service providers can seize the opportunity of integrating with car-unlocking apps to offer personalized assistance and support to vehicle owners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Wallet Car Keys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-wallet-and-mercedesbenz.md) - [Vehicle-Forward Watch Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-apple-watch-app.md) - [Consolidated Automotive Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/consolidated-automotive-apps.md) - [Phone Recovery Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/getmobi.md) - [In-Car Fuel Payments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-pay.md) - [Car-Identifying Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caridentifying.md) - [Track Driving Vehicle Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porsche-track-precision-app.md) - [Driving Interface Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-dashboard-app.md) - [Cross-Platform Car Key Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bmw-digital-key.md)