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India Launches Beta Testing for New Aadhaar App Featuring Face ID and QR Code Verification

The app, unveiled by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, aims to enhance privacy and streamline Aadhaar authentication through advanced digital technologies.

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Aadhaar verification becomes as simple as making a UPI payment, Vaishnaw said in a post on X.
Union minister for electronics and information technology Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the beta testing phase of the application on social media. (AFP)
The redesigned Aadhaar app is currently being tested with a small group of users

Overview

  • The new Aadhaar app eliminates the need for physical Aadhaar cards or photocopies by enabling secure digital verification via face ID and QR codes.
  • Currently in its beta testing phase, the app is being evaluated by select stakeholders, with their feedback guiding further refinements before a nationwide rollout.
  • Developed in collaboration with UIDAI, the app integrates artificial intelligence and biometric technology to enhance security and prevent data misuse.
  • Users can share only the necessary data for verification, granting them complete control over their personal information and ensuring stronger privacy safeguards.
  • The app’s face ID authentication technology, already processing over 15 crore transactions monthly, is expected to improve the reliability of Aadhaar-based services across sectors.