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Apple has expanded its Wallet-based Digital ID so it can be used to confirm users are adults for Apple Accounts and services, in addition to its existing TSA airport use. Digital ID can be created with a US passport on iPhone or Apple Watch and is now an official age-verification method for select Apple activities, with broader adoption expected as more use cases roll out.
Apple's iOS 27 adds a 'Create a Pass' option in Wallet, letting users generate digital passes from scanned tickets or membership/gift-card information or create a custom pass when no QR code is available, with three color-coded types (purple for events, blue for memberships, orange for other) and full customization of images, colors, and text ahead of WWDC.
Wallet-based driver’s licenses are currently available in 13 states plus Puerto Rico, with seven additional states signed on for future adoption. Users can add licenses to Wallet for TSA checkpoints and select venues, and a Digital Passport option exists for domestic travel where Wallet IDs aren’t available. A physical ID is still often required, and the feature requires iOS 26.1 / watchOS 26.1 or later.
Toyota is expanding support for Apple Wallet car keys to select 2026 RAV4 trims in the U.S., enabling passive entry and starting the vehicle with an iPhone or Apple Watch via Ultra Wideband. The feature requires an iPhone 11 or newer (or Apple Watch Series 6+), and a Toyota Remote Connect subscription (from $15/month), with a free one-year trial included on new Toyotas.
Apple says seven more U.S. states will offer iPhone Wallet IDs for driver’s licenses, joining 13 states and Puerto Rico that already support the feature. Setup is in Wallet under Add → Driver’s License/ID, with current supported states listed (Arizona, Maryland, Colorado, Georgia, Ohio, Hawaii, California, Iowa, New Mexico, Montana, North Dakota, West Virginia, Illinois) plus Puerto Rico; seven future states—Connecticut, Kentucky, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Utah, Arkansas, Virginia—have signed on but without timelines. Wallet IDs are accepted at TSA checkpoints in over 250 airports, though they aren’t used by law enforcement and a physical ID remains advisable. A Digital Passport option allows presenting a digital passport-based ID at participating TSA checkpoints for domestic travel only, not international travel. The feature requires iOS 26.1 / watchOS 26.1 or later.
Apple Wallet's iOS 26 now supports boarding passes from Southwest, United, and Delta, with additional airlines like Air Canada and Qantas expected to follow, enhancing travel convenience with features like Live Activities, airport maps, and luggage tracking.
Apple has launched Digital ID, allowing users to create and present a secure digital version of their U.S. passport in Apple Wallet, initially available in beta at over 250 airports for domestic travel, with plans to expand its use for identity verification in various settings. The feature emphasizes privacy and security, using biometric authentication and encryption, and is part of Apple's broader efforts to enhance digital identity management.
Apple has launched its driver's license feature in the Apple Wallet app in another U.S. state, allowing users to store and use their driver's license digitally on their iPhone.
Apple Wallet will soon support US passports as digital IDs, expected to be released later this year with iOS 26.1 or 26.2, expanding digital ID options for iPhone users beyond the current 11 states.
Apple is about to launch support for car keys in the Wallet app for Rivian's second-generation R1S and R1T vehicles, allowing users to access their cars via iPhone or Apple Watch, with the feature activated on Apple's side but not yet available to Rivian users, expected to go live soon.
iOS 26 enhances Live Activities by enabling scheduling for third-party apps, integrating with Wallet for real-time flight updates, supporting CarPlay, and extending to Mac and iPad, offering new ways to track and share live information across Apple devices.
Apple's Wallet app now supports Amazon return codes, making returns more convenient, and upcoming iOS 26 updates will enable tracking Amazon orders directly within Wallet, enhancing the overall shopping and return experience for users.
Apple is expanding its Wallet app's car key feature to support 13 new vehicle brands, including Acura, Cadillac, Porsche, and Rivian, allowing users to unlock and start their cars using their iPhone or Apple Watch, with support expected before the end of the year.
Apple's digital car key feature, introduced in 2020, allows compatible vehicles from automakers like Audi, BMW, Hyundai, Kia, and others to be unlocked and started via iPhone or Apple Watch, with a growing list of supported models and upcoming automakers set to adopt the technology.
Apple's Wallet ad controversy highlights ongoing issues with app store compliance and user trust, especially regarding push notification practices that often violate guidelines and erode user confidence, leading to frustration and calls for better notification management APIs.