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Apple Launches Driver's License Feature on iPhone in Arizona, More States Coming Soon
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and in MN (where we still don't have full real ID adoption) I'll get to load my drivers license into the app sometime in the 2030's...if we're lucky...
Yeah, in Illinois, they updated the security requirements for ids/licenses. Last time I renewed my license, I was in a grandfather clause where I could renew online and it would be good for just driving. If I want to travel by plane, I'd have to go into the DMV with a bunch of documentation (social security card, multiple things that had my address, etc.) to meet the "RealID" (or whatever it's called) requirements. Haven't done it yet since I have no plans on traveling in the near future. Will have to do it sooner or later.
It is a lot easier when a country has a single set of laws, which is unlike the US with 50 sets of laws and regulations on driving on top of what the federal government dictates. Why we do not have a national license is beyond explanation? We all use the same roads.Is this some kind of novelty in the U.S.?? in Poland we've had a government app (mObywatel), both for iOS and android, which does exactly the same since 2019.. in this app we have: driver's license, ID card, vaccination certificate, car documents/insurance, electronic prescriptions, etc., no one carries any physical documents any longer... and interestingly enough, it's Americans who make fun of Poles by telling Polish jokes....
I did also and was added in about 2 minutes. No picture or anything, just picture of fox on cactus.
However, there is an app for Arizona that does show front and back on license and has all info. Called AZ mobile ID. You might wan to check that out.
Let the misunderstandings of how this feature works commence!
This is not a system that you give your phone to an officer. They scan the NFC chip on your phone, they get presented the information on their screen. It doesn't even show your info on your phone, just your name as far as I know. It also uses biometrics to ensure you're you. The specifically designed the system so that you don't give your phone up to anyone, you just send NFC information that they use to look up your info.
This is not a system that you give your phone to an officer. They scan the NFC chip on your phone, they get presented the information on their screen. It doesn't even show your info on your phone, just your name as far as I know. It also uses biometrics to ensure you're you. The specifically designed the system so that you don't give your phone up to anyone, you just send NFC information that they use to look up your info.
Only the TSA has committed to using it, and you must check which airports accept it first before relying on it. There are states that have electronic driver's license apps and police can accept ID through their apps but those don't work with the Apple Wallet system yet.
An issue? Nope.. if that state doesn’t have it, just take your wallet..?
Unfortunately it sounds like this is just for travel in that state. Still need in the wallet if driving in your car, going to a bar that requires ID, stuff like that.
Same misunderstanding again and again and again! They don't take your phone! You scan with NFC! They get the info from their screen! They literally can't use the Apple Wallet graphic from your phone because it just says your name! And people have the ability to manipulate images on their phones and computers so a photoshopped license is a big problem if they just take your phone's word for it and they have to scan to ensure the license is authentic because it gets confirmed on the back-end!
mine just finished and says "ready for use" it looks like a cool purple desert w a cactus on it. also has the motion and light color effect as you move your phone
It clearly states on Arizona's DMV site that this is not a replacement for your physical drivers license/ID and your still required to carry your physical license/ID with you when driving/traveling
Yeah but...one step closer to having your entire life tracked and controlled by the Technocracy. May sound convenient right now. That is until at some time in the future your access to abc is threatened, restricted or entirely rescinded because you didn't do xyz. With digital ID and cashless society the sky's the limit. Be careful what you wish for. Just saying...
I read it, and I just re-read it. I just find it strange that this feature revolves around DRIVERS Licenses but is only for use at airports, and I’ve never seen any mention of a plan for it being used elsewhere. Seems relatively pointless for most people, especially since they’ll likely need their physical ID for their return flight.Tell us that you didn't read the article without actually saying so...
Did I miss something in the article about being used in other scenarios?
No, you got the main points and I agree with you. If you're still required to carry you physical drivers license/ID card I don't see the point of using this at all.. Takes me 2 seconds to take out my license, I keep it in my front pocket when traveling.
Why is California, home of all the tech companies, always so late to get these things?
Of course, Michigan, the state that put the world on wheels, has a flat.
Could have to do with the face scanning step … processor or accelerometer performance.
Probably just a planned obsolescence marketing choice.
LoL you are far more likely to lose your identity when your state dmv database gets hacked (again).