"Just in time for the busy holiday travel season, iPhone users can now add their passport details to their Apple digital wallets. The company on Wednesday unveiled its new Digital ID system for users to add their U.S. passport information to Apple Wallet, which can be scanned at airport readers if travelers don't have a Real ID. Digital ID acceptance will roll out first in beta at Transportation Security Administration checkpoints at more than 250 U.S. airports for in-person identity verification during domestic travel."
"You'll have to use the camera to scan your passport's photo page. Next, place your iPhone on the chip embedded on the passport's back page to authenticate the data. Finally, you will need to verify your identity, first by taking a selfie and then by carrying out a series of facial and head movements, such as turning your head or closing your eyes. Once the verification procedures are done, the Digital ID will be added to the Wallet."
"How to use Using your iPhone to present your Digital ID is similar to using it to make a purchase. Double-click the phone's side button, which calls up the Wallet app. On the stack of cards, tap on the Digital ID. When it's your turn at the TSA kiosk, hold your phone or Apple watch up to the reader. The machine will take your picture, and then"
Apple introduced a Digital ID feature that allows iPhone users to add U.S. passport information to Apple Wallet for use at TSA checkpoints if travelers lack a Real ID. Acceptance will roll out in beta at more than 250 U.S. airports for in-person verification. Digital ID does not replace a physical passport and cannot be used for international travel or border crossings. Wallet setup requires scanning the passport photo page, placing the iPhone on the passport chip, and completing facial biometric verification with a selfie and head movements. Users present the Digital ID by selecting it in Wallet and holding the device to the reader.
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