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iOS 26 Puts U.S. Passports in Wallet, Marking Major Digital ID Milestone

By Robert DeLuca in iOS 26 on

iOS 26: Passport Integration Expands Apple Wallet’s Digital ID Capabilities

Apple’s announcement that iOS 26 will enable U.S. iPhone users to store digital representations of their passports in the Wallet app marks a significant evolution in the company’s approach to secure identity management. According to reports from MacRumors and 9to5Mac, the feature is set for release this fall, and Apple is positioning it as an extension of Wallet’s support for state driver’s licenses and IDs.

What Makes the Passport Feature Noteworthy

Until now, digital ID functionality in Wallet was constrained by slow state-by-state adoption for driver's licenses and identification cards. Recent adoption remains limited to states such as Arizona, California, and Maryland, according to MacRumors. In contrast, rolling out digital passports extends this capability to all U.S. users for domestic travel, regardless of state ID support, potentially accelerating digital ID usage nationwide.

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Apple Expands Digital ID Verification to Web: A Closer Look at iOS 26’s Privacy Push

By Robert DeLuca in iOS 26 on

Apple Extends Digital IDs to the Web with iOS 26

iOS 26 marks a significant evolution in Apple’s identity management ambitions with the introduction of “Verify with Wallet on the Web.” According to details announced at WWDC 2025 (via MacRumors), this feature brings digital identification out of app silos and into mainstream web browsing—an expansion likely to resonate with Apple users invested in privacy and security.

Why This Matters for the Apple Ecosystem

Previously, Apple Wallet users could present state-issued digital IDs and licenses only within compatible iOS apps. By extending the same capacity to web browsers, Apple streamlines processes that typically require users to upload images of physical IDs for transactions such as alcohol purchases or car rentals. This move not only trims friction from online identity verification but also enhances user privacy—an area where Apple has steadily differentiated itself from competitors, as demonstrated by its

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