Apple Watch and iPhone owners in the United States will now be able to carry a copy of their U.S. passport on their device, which they can then use at TSA checkpoints across more than 250 U.S. airports when traveling domestically.
Apple’s new Digital ID will let U.S. users carry their passport on their iPhone, and use it at TSA checkpoints.
FTA: “In both cases, users would be able to confirm that their age is over 21 without having to also share personal information like their name, address or birthday. Apple said it can’t see when or where a user presents their ID or what data was shared. Plus, users don’t have to unlock their phone or hand it over to present their ID, as it works just like Apple Pay.”
FTA: “In both cases, users would be able to confirm that their age is over 21 without having to also share personal information like their name, address or birthday. Apple said it can’t see when or where a user presents their ID or what data was shared. Plus, users don’t have to unlock their phone or hand it over to present their ID, as it works just like Apple Pay.”