All articles tagged with #digital ids
Originally Published 3 months ago — by BBC
Swiss voters narrowly approved a voluntary digital ID system, with 50.4% in favor, keeping data stored only on users' smartphones and allowing continued use of traditional IDs, amid privacy concerns and comparisons to UK's digital ID plans.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Geeky Gadgets
The iOS 26.1 update introduces a new frosted glass aesthetic replacing Liquid Glass, enhances media controls in Apple Music and Photos, and prepares the Wallet app for digital IDs, while slightly reducing performance benchmarks but maintaining stable battery life, reflecting Apple's focus on design and usability improvements.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by 9to5Mac
Apple Wallet will soon support US passports as digital IDs, expected to be released later this year with iOS 26.1 or 26.2, expanding digital ID options for iPhone users beyond the current 11 states.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by 9to5Mac
Over 20 states are exploring support for Apple's digital IDs in the Wallet feature, with only four states currently offering support. The TSA is running a pilot program for accepting digital IDs at some airports, and Apple has listed several states committed to supporting its implementation of digital IDs in Wallet. The progress of these efforts varies from state to state, with some states having basic legislation support and others showing activity regarding adoption. Delays are expected as Apple works on a state-by-state basis with individual governments.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by 9to5Google
Google Wallet is set to expand its support for state IDs in the next few months, with a "pipeline" of additional states coming online, according to Dong Min Kim, director of product management for Google Wallet. The challenge lies in the differing approaches of state DMVs, making it more difficult than standardizing mobile payments. Google's goal is to virtualize physical wallets, including credit and debit cards, transit and event tickets, and even vaccination records. Beyond the US, Google is also working to add similar support for other countries.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by 9to5Mac
Apple has announced plans to allow users to add their driver's license or state ID to Apple Wallet, turning the iPhone into a digital form of identification. Currently, only a few states support this feature, but more states are expected to join in the future. In addition to Apple Wallet, some states offer mobile ID apps that allow users to use their digital ID with contactless terminals. The transition to digital IDs is dependent on each state's legislation and implementation process.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Android Central
Google Wallet has expanded its support for digital IDs, allowing residents of Arizona, Colorado, and Georgia to add their driver's licenses or state IDs to the app. This feature is currently available for use at select U.S. airports with TSA PreCheck. Apple Wallet also supports digital IDs for these four states, while other states have their own separate digital ID apps. Samsung Wallet has also announced support for digital licenses and IDs.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by 9to5Mac
Nearly 30 states in the US are exploring the adoption of digital IDs for citizens, with only four states currently supporting Apple Wallet's implementation of the feature. The TSA is running a pilot program for accepting digital IDs at select airports, and Apple has stated that airport security checkpoints will be the first place where digital IDs can be used. The progress of these efforts varies from state to state, with some states introducing legislation and others showing activity towards adoption. A fully interactive map on the Secure Technology Alliance website provides more details on the status of these talks in the US and Canada.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by 9to5Mac
Nearly 30 states in the US are exploring the adoption of digital IDs for citizens, with the aim of supporting Apple's Wallet feature. Currently, only four states - Arizona, Colorado, Maryland, and Georgia - have launched support for digital IDs via Apple Wallet. The TSA is running a pilot program for accepting digital IDs at select airports, with the goal of enabling airport security checkpoints as the first place to use digital IDs. The progress of these efforts varies from state to state, with some states introducing legislation and others showing activity towards adoption.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
Google Wallet has replaced Google Pay and now offers new features such as the ability to store health insurance cards, IDs, and digital car keys. Users can also take a photo of any card or pass with a barcode or QR code and save it to their Google Wallet. The app also allows users to save tickets and boarding passes directly from their Messages app. Google Wallet uses encrypted payment codes to conceal genuine card numbers, ensuring the safety of payment details.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Ars Technica
Google Wallet on Android is rolling out support for digital driver's licenses and other state IDs, starting with Maryland and expanding to Arizona, Colorado, and Georgia in the coming months. The feature uses the Identity Credential API, which landed in Android 11 in 2020, and allows users to store their IDs on their phones. However, police would need to be trained and equipped to accept digital IDs during traffic stops, and progress on digital ID programs varies across states.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Engadget
Google Wallet will soon allow users to save passes by taking a photo of the card, and is also supporting digital IDs for Maryland residents with plans to expand to other states. Health insurance cards will also be added through Humana and the UK government's HMRC app. Corporate badges and the ability to get passes through Google's Messages app will also be available.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by 9to5Mac
Purdue University has announced support for Apple Wallet student IDs, allowing students to add their ID to Apple Wallet or Google Wallet for the first time. The feature offers students “the convenience they expect while maintaining security.” Purdue is also taking its adoption of digital student IDs a step further than many other schools. While current students will be able to keep and use physical ID cards, the university will stop issuing new students physical IDs to new students starting this summer as part of its Mobile First strategy.