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Daily Mail
16 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Apple rolls out update helping travelers race through airport security
Apple has rolled out an update across nine states that's being hailed as a game-changer for travelers. Users can now add their driver's license or state ID to Apple Wallet, allowing them to breeze through airport security with just a tap of their iPhone or Apple Watch. Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Maryland, New Mexico, and Ohio have activated the feature. Other states, including Connecticut, Kentucky, Utah, and New York, have announced plans to join the Apple Wallet ID system, but full integration is still pending. To add your ID, open Apple Wallet, tap the Add button, and select Driver's License or State ID. Choose your state from the list, then follow the prompts to scan your physical ID. At Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints that support the feature, simply tap your iPhone or Apple Watch on the reader. The system will request the necessary identity information, which you approve with Face ID or Touch ID. There's no need to unlock your phone or hand it over to anyone. The rollout of Apple's digital ID system began three years ago and has been expanding ever since. Now, the tech giant is gearing up for its next big move: digital passports. This fall, with the release of iOS 26, Apple will allow users to scan their U.S. passport into the Wallet app for use during domestic travel. It won't replace your physical passport for international trips, but it could speed up identity checks within the US, especially at airports. How to prepare your digital passport: Apple recommends scanning in bright, even lighting against a light-neutral background. Make sure to remove any accessories, like sunglasses, hats, or masks, that may block your face. Hold your phone steady, and ensure the photo is clear and sharp. After scanning, confirm your identity with Face ID or Touch ID, which links the biometric data directly to your digital ID. 'Your biometrics will be bound to the ID, so only you can use it,' Apple says. This upgrade follows Apple's earlier move to let users store their driver's license or state ID in Wallet. If users upgrade to a new iPhone, they can transfer their digital ID during the setup process, no needing to rescan or reverify. Currently, Apple's digital ID is accepted at over 250 TSA checkpoints in 11 states across 27 participating airports, including locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, New York, Ohio, and Utah. Apple developed the system in partnership with state agencies and the TSA, with a focus on speed, privacy, and convenience. Another new feature, called 'Verify with Wallet,' will allow users to digitally prove their age, making it useful for purchases like alcohol delivery on services such as Uber Eats.
Crypto Insight
20 hours ago
- Business
- Crypto Insight
Vitalik introduces ‘pluralistic' IDs to protect privacy in digital identity systems
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has introduced a new kind of digital identity system dubbed 'pluralistic identity,' arguing it could protect privacy while enabling fair participation in digital life. In a blog post published Sunday, Buterin explored the promise and pitfalls of zero-knowledge (ZK) proof-wrapped IDs, warning that even privacy-preserving systems can carry serious risks if they rigidly enforce one identity per person. The Ethereum mastermind noted that many new digital ID projects use zero-knowledge proofs to let users prove they have a valid ID without revealing personal details. Examples include World ID, which has surpassed 10 million users, Taiwan's digital ID project, and European Union initiatives increasingly adopting ZK technology. 'ZK-wrapping solves a lot of important problems,' he wrote, but warned that 'ZK-wrapped ID still has risks,' especially because enforcing one ID per person can undermine pseudonymity and expose users to coercion. Single digital IDs could kill pseudonymity One key risk Buterin identified is that platforms could force users into a single, trackable identity, eliminating the ability to maintain separate pseudonymous profiles. 'In the real world, pseudonymity generally requires having multiple accounts,' he said. Without this flexibility, he argued, users could find themselves in a world where 'all of your activity must de-facto be under a single public identity,' heightening dangers from government or employer surveillance. Buterin also rejected the idea of using 'proof of wealth' alone as an anti-Sybil measure, saying it excludes people unable to pay and concentrates power among the wealthy. 'The theoretical ideal is something in the middle, where you can get N identities at a cost of N²,' he said. Buterin proposes pluralistic IDs To achieve a flexible approach, Buterin proposed pluralistic identity systems, where no single authority controls identity issuance, as the 'best realistic solution.' He explained these could be explicit, using social-graph-based verification like Circles, or implicit, relying on multiple ID providers — government documents, social platforms, and others — so no one ID gains near-total market share. 'Any form of pluralistic identity… is naturally more error-tolerant,' he noted, pointing out that this flexibility helps stateless individuals or those unable to access traditional IDs. Ultimately, Buterin argued the best outcome would merge one-per-person identity schemes with social-graph systems to bootstrap diverse, global identity networks. 'If their market share gets too close to 100%, they shift the world… to a one-per-person model, which has worse properties,' he warned, stressing that only pluralistic identity can balance privacy, inclusivity, and resistance to abuse. Source:
CNET
2 days ago
- CNET
These States Let You Add Your Driver's License to Your iPhone. Here's How to Do It
Apple Wallet on your iPhone allows you to store transit and boarding passes, along with concert tickets and rewards cards, which frees up precious space in your physical wallet if you carry one. The next move is to digitize one of your most important items: your driver's license or ID. Right now, a select number of states currently allow you to add your driver's license to Apple Wallet. People that enable the feature in Apple Wallet will be able to use their iPhones to get through TSA checkpoints at airports for a much snappier security experience. It's going to take some time before all states have a digital ID system up and running. Below, we'll cover what states currently support digital IDs via Apple Wallet and how to add one to your iPhone. Plus, we'll go over some of the new features headed to Apple Wallet once iOS 26 is released later this fall. For more, don't miss our visual comparison of iOS 18 to iOS 26. 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The Small but Mighty Features of iOS 26 These states support digital IDs on iPhones right now Only a handful of states support digital IDs in Apple Wallet. One key factor is how each state implements its Mobile Driver's License system. For instance, Louisiana, New York, Utah and Virginia all support mobile driver's licenses but require separate apps for digital IDs. States and regions that support digital IDs in Apple Wallet: Arizona California Colorado Georgia Hawaii Iowa Maryland New Mexico Ohio Puerto Rico Some states were originally announced to support Apple's digital ID, but haven't quite got there yet. The number of states supported in Apple Wallet is about half of what the TSA currently allows. Collectively, it accepts digital IDs across Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, Samsung Wallet and state-based mobile apps in 15 states. How to add your ID or driver's license to Apple Wallet If you live in a state that supports digital IDs for Apple Wallet, it's easy to add it. After it's added, you'll need to verify your identity, which can take a little longer, but is still a straightforward process. Open Apple Wallet . . Tap the Add button. button. Tap Driver's License or ID and select your location. If applicable, choose whether you want to add your ID to your iPhone only or both your iPhone and your Apple Watch. Follow the steps to scan your license or ID. (Make sure you scan your ID in a well-lit environment and the photo is in focus.) Once it's scanned, you'll be prompted to confirm your identity with a selfie photo. According to Apple, you may be asked to complete a number of facial or head movements for identification purposes. To ensure an easier verification process, Apple suggests that you: Stand in front of a plain background with neutral, light paint. Be in a well-lit area, ideally indoors. Take off sunglasses, masks, hats or other accessories that could block your face. Hold your iPhone steady. When you're finished, submit your information by confirming with Touch or Face ID. Your biometrics will be bound to the ID, so only you can use it. How to transfer your digital ID to another iPhone If you upgrade your iPhone, you'll need to transfer your ID or driver's license to it. During initial setup, tap Wallet . . Select your ID. Follow the steps. Tap to confirm you want to move your driver's license or ID to the new device. Digital passports are coming to Apple Wallet with iOS 26 Creating a digital ID from your physical passport is coming to your iPhone later this year. Apple/Screenshot by CNET While states are taking time to implement digital ID systems, Apple announced a new feature coming in iOS 26 later this year: You can add a digital passport to Apple Wallet. When that feature is available, iPhone users will be able to scan their passports to create a digital version for identity verification during domestic travel. You won't be able to use it for international travel, and it's not a full replacement for a physical passport (so keep your physical one on you), but it should work at the 250-plus supported TSA checkpoints. During its WWDC keynote earlier this month, Apple said that the digital ID made from your passport can also be used "in apps and in person," but it didn't give any specifics. This is essentially what can be done on Android through Google Wallet. Verify with Wallet ID verification could make ordering alcohol easier Also headed to iPhones this fall is an easier way for you to prove your age using your digital ID. Say you want to have a bottle of wine sent to your place via Uber Eats. Typically, when the driver arrives, you'll need to present your ID and have it scanned to complete the transaction, but with the new Verify with Wallet, your stored digital ID will be used to verify your age. (I do wonder if things might get more complicated when the delivery arrives if you're not the one receiving it.) Verify with Wallet will be supported by Chime, Turo, Uber Eats and U.S. Bank. For more, don't miss what you should know about flying domestically without a Real ID in 2025.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
iPhone hack that lets travelers in nine states race through airport security
Apple has rolled out an update across nine states that's being hailed as a game-changer for travelers. Users can now add their driver's license or state ID to Apple Wallet, allowing them to breeze through airport security with just a tap of their iPhone or Apple Watch. Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Maryland, New Mexico, and Ohio have activated the feature. Other states, including Connecticut, Kentucky, Utah, and New York, have announced plans to join the Apple Wallet ID system, but full integration is still pending. To add your ID, open Apple Wallet, tap the Add button, and select Driver's License or State ID. Choose your state from the list, then follow the prompts to scan your physical ID. At Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints that support the feature, simply tap your iPhone or Apple Watch on the reader. The system will request the necessary identity information, which you approve with Face ID or Touch ID. There's no need to unlock your phone or hand it over to anyone. Apple wants to eliminate the need for traditional documents to digital wallets, starting with boarding passes and now extending to government-issued IDs. The rollout of Apple's digital ID system began three years ago and has been expanding ever since. Now, the tech giant is gearing up for its next big move: digital passports. This fall, with the release of iOS 26, Apple will allow users to scan their U.S. passport into the Wallet app for use during domestic travel. It won't replace your physical passport for international trips, but it could speed up identity checks within the US, especially at airports. How to prepare your digital passport: Apple recommends scanning in bright, even lighting against a light-neutral background. Make sure to remove any accessories, like sunglasses, hats, or masks, that may block your face. Hold your phone steady, and ensure the photo is clear and sharp. After scanning, confirm your identity with Face ID or Touch ID, which links the biometric data directly to your digital ID. 'Your biometrics will be bound to the ID, so only you can use it,' Apple says. This upgrade follows Apple's earlier move to let users store their driver's license or state ID in Wallet. At the airport, once the ID is approved and active in Wallet, travelers can simply tap their iPhone or Apple Watch on the TSA reader at participating checkpoints If users upgrade to a new iPhone, they can transfer their digital ID during the setup process, no needing to rescan or reverify. Currently, Apple's digital ID is accepted at over 250 TSA checkpoints in 11 states across 27 participating airports, including locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, New York, Ohio, and Utah. Apple developed the system in partnership with state agencies and the TSA, with a focus on speed, privacy, and convenience. Another new feature, called 'Verify with Wallet,' will allow users to digitally prove their age, making it useful for purchases like alcohol delivery on services such as Uber Eats. Supported partners for the Verify feature currently include Uber Eats, U.S. Bank, Chime, and Turo. Despite these exciting advances, there are limits. While several other states offer mobile driver's licenses through third-party apps, only nine states are currently integrated directly into Apple Wallet.
CNET
5 days ago
- CNET
Your iPhone Can Now Hold a Digital Driver's License. Here Are the States That Let You Do It
Apple Wallet on your iPhone has made some physical items like concert tickets or boarding passes unnecessary -- just swipe your iPhone and off you go. Now Apple is looking to make physical wallets obsolete by enabling digital driver's licenses that you can use for identify verification or flying domestically in the US. Right now, a select number of states currently allow you to add your driver's license to Apple Wallet. People that enable the feature in Apple Wallet will be able to use their iPhones to get through TSA checkpoints at airports for a much snappier security experience. It's going to take some time before all states have a digital ID system up and running. Below, we'll cover what states currently support digital IDs via Apple Wallet and how to add one to your iPhone. Plus, we'll go over some of the new features headed to Apple Wallet once iOS 26 is released later this fall. For more, don't miss our visual comparison of iOS 18 to iOS 26. What states currently support digital ID in Apple Wallet? Only a handful of states support digital IDs in Apple Wallet, and a key factor is how the state implements its Mobile Driver's License system. For instance, Louisiana, New York, Utah and Virginia all support mobile driver's licenses but require separate apps to add and present digital IDs. States and regions that support digital IDs in Apple Wallet: Arizona California Colorado Georgia Hawaii Iowa Maryland New Mexico Ohio Puerto Rico Some states were originally announced to support Apple's digital ID, but haven't quite got there yet. The number of states supported in Apple Wallet is about half of what the TSA currently allows. Collectively, it accepts digital IDs across Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, Samsung Wallet and state-based mobile apps in 15 states. How to add your ID or driver's license to Apple Wallet If you live in a state that supports digital IDs for Apple Wallet, it's easy to add it. After it's added, you'll need to verify your identity, which can take a little longer, but is still a straightforward process. Open Apple Wallet Tap the Add button button Tap Driver's License or ID and select your location If applicable, choose whether you want to add your ID to your iPhone only or both your iPhone and your Apple Watch. Follow the steps to scan your license or ID (Make sure you scan your ID in a well-lit environment and the photo is in focus.) Once it's scanned, you'll be prompted to confirm your identity with a selfie photo. According to Apple, you may be asked to complete a number of facial or head movements for identification purposes. To ensure an easier verification process, Apple suggests that you: Stand in front of a plain background with neutral, light paint Be in a well-lit area, ideally indoors Take off sunglasses, masks, hats or other accessories that could block your face Hold your iPhone steady When you're finished, submit your information by confirming with Touch or Face ID. Your biometrics will be bound to the ID, so only you can use it. Transferring your digital ID to another iPhone If you upgrade your iPhone, you'll need to transfer your ID or driver's license to it. During initial setup, tap Wallet Select your ID Follow the steps Tap to confirm you want to move your driver's license or ID to the new device iOS 26 will allow you to create a digital passport in Apple Wallet Creating a digital ID from your physical passport is coming to your iPhone later this year. Apple/Screenshot by Joe Maldonado/CNET While states are taking time to implement digital ID systems, Apple announced a new feature coming in iOS 26 later this year: You can add a digital passport to Apple Wallet. When that feature is available, iPhone users will be able to scan their passports to create a digital version for identity verification during domestic travel. You won't be able to use it for international travel, and it's not a full replacement for a physical passport (so keep your physical one on you), but it should work at the 250-plus supported TSA checkpoints. During the WWDC keynote earlier this month, Apple said that the digital ID made from your passport can also be used "in apps and in person," but it didn't give any specifics. This is essentially what can be done on Android through Google Wallet. Verify with Wallet will make proving your age easier on your next wine delivery Also headed to iPhones this fall is an easier way for you to prove your age using your digital ID. Say you want to have a bottle of wine sent to your place via Uber Eats. Typically, when the driver arrives, you'll need to present your ID and have it scanned to complete the transaction, but with the new Verify with Wallet, your stored digital ID will be used to verify your age. (I do wonder if things might get more complicated when the delivery arrives if you're not the one receiving it.) Verify with Wallet will be supported by Chime, Turo, Uber Eats and U.S. Bank. For more, don't miss what you should know about flying domestically without a Real ID in 2025.
