Apple launches digital passport integration

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Apple announced the launch of Digital ID, a new feature allowing users to create a secure digital identification in Apple Wallet using information from their US passport. The rollout marks a major expansion of Apple’s efforts to replace physical credentials with digital, privacy-focused alternatives integrated directly into the iPhone and Apple Watch ecosystem.

At launch, Digital ID will be available in beta for identity verification at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints across more than 250 US airports, enabling travellers to verify their identity during domestic flights without…