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Apple Wallet's new Digital ID feature recently added more ways to use ...
Last fall, Apple launched a new Digital ID feature in the Wallet app. Now, that feature can officially be used as an age verification method in several cases on iPhone. Here’s what that means. Apple’s Digital ID launched with TSA checkpoint acceptance, and the promise of more to come Apple Wallet has offered support for IDs and driver’s licenses for years. But US states have been pretty slow at partnering on the feature. So in iOS 26, Apple came up an alternative solution called ‘Digital ID.’ Here’s Apple’s description: Digital ID offers a secure and private way for users to create an ID in Apple Wallet using information from their U.S. passport, and present their ID with iPhone or Apple Watch Essentially, while states are still working toward rolling out digital driver’s licenses, Apple lets any iPhone user create a Digital ID with a US passport. At launch, Digital ID was accepted at TSA security checkpoints in over 250 US airports for domestic travel. Apple promised more use cases to come. It said, “In the future, users will be able to present their Digital ID at additional select businesses and organizations for identity and age verification in person, in apps, and online.” And recently, the first part of that promised expansion arrived. Digital ID can now be used for Apple Account and Apple services age verification Age verification for apps and online services is a hot topic in legislation and public debate. Some prominent recent examples include the UK’s Online Safety Act and Discord’s controversial age verification rollout. Here in the US, there’s a wave of activity happening at state and federal levels for age verification too. And per a recent Apple support document, Digital ID is now ready to be used for select age verification purposes. The document is titled, “If you’re asked to confirm that you’re an adult” and includes instructions for what to do if you see an age verification prompt when creating a new Apple Account or using Apple services. Apple says you might be asked to confirm you’re an adult when: creating a new Apple Account, updating your device’s software, trying to change certain safety settings, or downloading or purchasing apps with an 18+ age rating. Several age verification methods are supported, including this key line: *Regardless of your country or region, Digital ID in Apple Wallet created using a U.S. passport can also be used to confirm that you’re an adult. Per this recent update, Digital ID is now offic...
Apple Wallet's Digital ID Just Got Way Better (And How to Set It Up)
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Confused by Apple's new Digital ID? Here's how you can use the Wallet ...
Although air travel is the main focus right now, Apple hints at broader applications coming later, saying "additional use cases for Digital ID acceptance will be introduced in the future." The Wallet app already supports digital driver's licenses and state IDs, and now adds passport-based Digital ID to that growing list.
Apple Wallet ID: How to Add Your Driver's License or State ID - Kiplinger
Apple Wallet now lets you store a digital version of your driver's license or state ID. Learn which states support it and how to set it up on your iPhone.
