Apple Wallet Now Offering California residents Secure Way to Present IDs

Drivers in California will soon be able to share their California driver’s licenses and state IDs with an iPhone and Apple Watch

Part of California DMV’s mDL pilot program, Apple Wallet will soon be offering Californians a secure, private, and easy way to add their driver’s licenses and state IDs to Apple Wallet. This makes presentation seamless with built-in security of the iPhone and Apple Watch, enabling you to travel quickly and to securely verify your age or identity at a government or business location.

Users of the new feature will be able to present their ID via their iPhone or Apple Watch in person at select TSA security checkpoints and businesses, as well as in select apps to verify their age or identity.

Security and Privacy Features

When adding an ID to Apple Wallet, the state-issuing authority receives only information they need to approve or deny adding the driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet. When presenting a driver’s license and state ID in Apple Wallet, only the information needed for the transaction is presented, and users will need to review and authorize using Face ID or Touch ID before the information is shared. Users do not need to unlock, show, or hand over their device to present their ID.

The user’s ID information is encrypted and stored only on their device, so anyone else, including Apple, cannot access it unless a user chooses to present it. Apple and the state-issuing authority do not know when or where or with whom a user presents their driver’s license or state ID, and Apple doesn’t see or retain any presentment information that can be tied back to a user. If a user misplaces their iPhone or Apple Watch, they can use the Find My app to lock their device and help locate it, or remotely erase it.

WWDC Coming Next Week

Apple’s Possible Open AI integration with iOS 18 is Eagerly Anticipated

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Apple’s week-long WWDC conference (WWDC24) kicks off June 10th at 10 a.m. PDT with Keynote address. The annual online conference occurs next week from June 10 to June 14, offering a stimulating week of technology and innovation.

Bringing together the global Apple developer community with insights into the latest technologies, tools, and frameworks coming to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS, the week-long event unites developers with Apple’s engineers, designers, and other experts.

Developers and enthusiasts are curious to see if Apple will be incorporating OpenAI into iOS18 while Siri gets up to speed at WWDC24.

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WWDC offers more than 100 technical sessions, in-depth consultations, and live forums.

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Here’s the itinerary for the week below:

Apple Keynote: June 10, 10 a.m. PDT
WWDC24 begins with its Keynote address, highlighting all the major updates coming to Apple platforms later in the year.

Platforms State of the Union: June 10, 1 p.m. PDT
The Platforms State of the Union offers a more in-depth overview of the latest advances across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS, and new tools for Apple developers.

Beyond these two essential sessions, WWDC24 offers access to experts and over 100 technical sessions over the course of the week where Apple developers can have direct insights from Apple engineers, designers, and other experts for a deeper dive into the latest technologies and frameworks. Members of the Apple Developer Program and Apple Developer Enterprise Program can connect directly with Apple experts through consultations and online labs for tailored guidance and support.

Every year, Apple supports students via its Swift Student Challenge program. 2024’s WWDC celebrates 50 Distinguished Winners for their outstanding submissions. These students will visit Apple Park for a three-day experience with special activities throughout the week of WWDC.

Apple’s annual Design Awards are also announced and celebrated at WWDC every year, highlighting the craft, creativity, and technical expertise that developers bring to their work in app and game design.

You can experience WWDC24 directly via the Developer App on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. All WWDC content, registration, news, feature stories, and documentation can be accessed at developer.apple.com.