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Apple Wallet digital ID support expands to new state

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Why This Matters

The expansion of Apple Wallet digital ID support to Arkansas marks a significant step towards broader adoption of digital identification in the US, enhancing convenience and security for users. This development allows residents to use their digital driver’s licenses at TSA checkpoints and select venues, streamlining identity verification processes. As more states adopt this technology, it signals a shift towards a more integrated and contactless approach to personal identification in the tech industry.

Key Takeaways

Apple Wallet driver’s license support is expanding to a new state. Starting today, Arkansas residents can add their driver’s license to the Apple Wallet app on iPhone and Apple Watch.

Apple Wallet ID support comes to Arkansas

Apple previously touted Arkansas as one of the states planning to support Apple Wallet driver’s licenses and state IDs. The state launched Google Wallet and Samsung Wallet support last year, and now it’s making good on its Apple Wallet promise as well.

Arkansas announced the Apple Wallet rollout on its Department of Finance and Administration website today. The feature doesn’t appear to be live in the Apple Wallet app just yet, but we expect it to begin rolling out within the next couple of hours.

With the addition of Arkansas, Apple Wallet driver’s license support is now available in the following places:

Arizona

California

Colorado

Georgia

Hawaii

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