So I read that the governor is working with the DMV to make their own digital ID, it'll probably be a separate app. 🤦♂️
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How will the governments do their entry and exit stamps? We won’t even discuss visa stickers.
You mean MagSafe wallet. You gotta be all in on the Apple 😂
Just like the awesome next level 405. Or next level BART.So I read that the governor is working with the DMV to make their own digital ID, it'll probably be a separate app. 🤦♂️
But apparently "it's going to be next level."
Digital IDs could arrive for Californians this spring, here's how they'll work
California Governor Gavin Newsom spoke about the future of digital driver’s licenses in the state when sharing his new budget proposal in Sacramento this week.
Some people even collect these stamps that the national parks will stamp it just by bringing your passport to them.
So much this. I have zero interest in handing my phone over to a cop.
If the cop has the NFC ID reader needed to see the ID it will be with him when he stops you, not in his car. Cop doesn't want your phone. If the cop doesn't have an ID reader in hand or it doesn't work, hand over your physical ID as is done now.
I was hoping the same. Given that Illinois didn't even jump in on the COVID exposure notification thing...hopes aren't high on the digital ID's. Both cost money (though Illinois doesn't seem to have a problem setting money on fire, so I don't think this would be the issue 😂). Does the state not think it's worth the cost (again, not something that has stopped them before 😂). Too complicated to implement? Who knows the reason!If only Illinois would follow suit. I don’t think we’ll ever get it in the land of Lincoln.
Well, since these "scanners [you] keep hearing about" aren't in use yet, I wouldn't worry about it right now. I feel like we are still nowhere close to being able to actually use these digital IDs for practical purposes. It's taken how long just to get FOUR states to offer compatibility, and it can only be used at a handful of airpots in the US. It's almost not even going to be practical with places rolling out facial recognition instead. You already don't even need an ID at some airports.
Fewer and fewer are using stamps. Eventually, I think all but maybe the most remote places will be digital.
You're responding under the assumption that having this somehow PRECLUDES you from also having your passport somewhere secure. You can do both you know. I would feel MORE secure pulling out my phone as my passport in hotels and the like if that were ever possible. Every time you pull out your passport there's the opportunity for loss/theft, even if it is on a lanyard around your neck. I'd much rather pull out my phone and risk that being swiped out of my hands than my actual passport. They way this works, if someone steals your phone they won't be able to access the ID stored on it. Even with the recent concerns about shoulder surfing your passcode, just unlocking your phone does not give access to the ID. It attempts to use FaceID again once you pull up the ID, and does not offer the option of entering your passcode. Without your face, and assuming they somehow unlocked your phone, all a would-be thief would have access to from your ID is your first name and last initial.
Cell signal wherever you are has no bearing on this. First, this is only supported at TSA checkpoints in certain airports. At least for now. But even if that were to expand in the future, all the data is transmitted via NFC. No network connection is required. And even if it were, in the situation you describe the cop could still use the old fashioned way where he radios your information to a dispatcher who does have a network connection.
I get it, but we have to do a lot of crap when going through security at the airport. Simplifying things by having your ID and boarding pass all on your phone and eliminating the need to pull out your ID (and risk losing it in the chaos) is a big win in my book. I see this as an example of not letting perfect be the enemy of good. As for everyplace else, I'm lucky that Colorado has developed their own app in addition to supporting this feature. That app is (supposed to be) accepted in lieu of a physical ID for all purposes, including by the police. Concerns about handing my phone to the police aside, I've used it several times when being carded for buying alcohol and whatnot.
Each state needs to decide if it wants to join this program, so that is why it is rolling out slowly
Georgia has become the fourth U.S. state to allow residents to add their driver's license or state ID to the Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, providing a convenient and contactless way to display proof of identity or age.
Back in March, we noted that the feature has been slow to roll out since it was first announced in September 2021. As of March, the only three states to support it were Arizona, Maryland, and Colorado.
To add an ID to the iPhone, Georgia residents can tap the "+" button in the top-right corner of the Wallet app and follow the on-screen instructions. Georgia's FAQ on the feature notes that residents must continue to carry their physical driver's license or ID card with them, as the digital version is a companion to the physical card, not a replacement.
The feature is available in the U.S. only and requires an iPhone 8 or later running iOS 15.4 or later, or an Apple Watch Series 4 or later running watchOS 8.4 or later. Apple has yet to indicate whether the feature will launch in additional countries in the future.
Georgia's press release does note that it could take "up to 48 hours" for Georgia to appear as an option in Apple Wallet, so be patient if it's not yet showing for you.
For now, IDs in the Wallet app can only be presented at select TSA checkpoints at select U.S. airports, with Apple advising travelers to check TSA checkpoint signage to confirm availability. Georgia's FAQ on the feature indicates that it is supported at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
After a driver's license or ID has been added to the Wallet app, users can simply tap their iPhone or Apple Watch on an identity reader at a TSA checkpoint, without taking out their physical card. Users will see a prompt on their device displaying the specific information being requested by the TSA, and only after authorizing with Face ID or Touch ID is the requested identity information released from their device, according to Apple.
Users do not need to unlock, show, or hand over their device to a TSA officer to present their mobile driver's license or ID, according to Apple.
Apple said the feature is designed with privacy and security in mind. When adding an ID to the Wallet app, users are required to take a photo of their face, which will be securely provided to the issuing state for verification. Users are also prompted to complete a series of facial and head movements during the setup process.
Article Link: iPhone Driver's License Feature in Wallet App Now Available in Georgia
Yeah, I saw them repaving the road in preparation a few weeks ago.
