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Apple Wallet expands digital ID support to four more US states

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Apple is expanding its digital ID feature in Apple Wallet to four additional states, with North Carolina being the first to confirm its participation. Starting in December, North Carolina residents will be able to use a mobile ID through the NC Wallet app, with support for Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, and Samsung Wallet expected early next year. This digital identification will be accepted at TSA checkpoints in over 250 airports and by law enforcement, though physical IDs are still recommended as a backup. Reports also suggest Oklahoma, Utah, and Virginia may soon support digital IDs in Apple Wallet, though no timeline has been provided. AI

IMPACT Expands digital identity infrastructure, potentially streamlining user verification processes.

RANK_REASON This is an expansion of an existing feature to new geographic locations, not a novel product release or core AI advancement.

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Apple Wallet expands digital ID support to four more US states

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Kris Holt) ·

    Apple is reportedly expanding Apple Wallet IDs to four more states

    North Carolina's DMV has confirmed plans for a mobile ID program that'll eventually support Apple Wallet.

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