Apple Announces Digital ID Feature Using US Passports Coming This Year in iOS 26

September 23, 2025

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Apple has updated its iOS 26 website to confirm that a new feature allowing users to create digital IDs with their US passports will be available later this year, reports MacRumors. This upcoming enhancement aims to facilitate streamlined digital identification directly through the Wallet app, potentially simplifying identity verification processes for everyday activities.

According to the company, this feature is part of the broader iOS 26 release, which is expected to be rolled out within 2025. The addition of digital IDs could enhance convenience and security for users, providing a digital alternative to physical identification documents.

Stay tuned for more updates as Apple prepares to launch this innovative feature in the upcoming iOS update.

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