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iPhone driver's license looks set to roll out to a 15th US state
9to5Mac • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple is set to expand its digital driver’s license feature to a 15th US state, with backend data indicating Oklahoma will soon join the existing 14 states and Puerto Rico that support the capability.
- The digital ID feature, introduced by Apple in 2021, allows iPhone users to add their driver’s license or state ID to the Wallet app for convenient and secure identification.
- States currently supporting this feature include Arizona, California, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Ohio, and others, enabling users to present digital ID at TSA checkpoints and businesses requiring age verification.
- While the digital ID enhances privacy by confirming age without revealing personal details, it is not yet a full replacement for physical driver’s licenses, so users are still advised to carry their physical ID.
- This development marks a gradual move towards reducing reliance on physical identity documents, although widespread adoption of fully digital IDs remains a longer-term goal.
