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Apple Wallet Expands Digital ID Support to 10 Locations, Including Puerto Rico and New Mexico

The feature allows iPhone and Apple Watch users to store driver's licenses and state IDs for use at select TSA checkpoints and businesses.

  • Apple Wallet now supports digital driver's licenses and state IDs in 10 U.S. states and territories, with Puerto Rico and New Mexico being the latest additions.
  • The feature is compatible with iPhone 8 or later and Apple Watch Series 4 or later, requiring Face ID or Touch ID and two-factor authentication.
  • Users can utilize digital IDs at participating TSA checkpoints in airports and select businesses for identity and age verification.
  • Montana and West Virginia are expected to adopt the feature in the near future, with other states like Connecticut and Kentucky also previously committing to the rollout.
  • Apple Wallet offers secure, contactless convenience with advanced encryption, making it a central hub for payment cards, passes, tickets, and now IDs.
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