Or just hand over a physical ID. I think this option's easier and comes with a better peace of mind.
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That's fine to think it's a gimmick. It's obviously something that will be expanded on in the future. But you like others ask if a cop will take your phone, no that's not the case even in states that have digital ID systems, they scan a QR code and you aren't required legally to give your phone over.
I think I would keep my ID in my car too "just in case". But I would love the digital ID if/when it's fully accepted as well. I can live with NFC tap then boom they get what they need, and I have the backup physical card.
I just don't think this can be as smooth as Apple Pay, which I'm a big fan of. In my experience, Apple Pay never involves a person other than them asking if you want a receipt.
I imagine for situations, such as dealing with an officer or even entering a venue, both me and the individual I'm dealing with will be holding devices. That's a big nuisance the minute someone says "it's not working" — think about how we've all had a moment trying to get in to an event and your mobile ticket is not scanning correctly.
We'll find out I guess. Apple Pay has its hiccups too. Readers typically need internet to make a transaction. Sometimes readers just don't work. I've had that happen a bunch.
So if you're not concerned about them looking at anything else on your phone, then what IS your concern? That they're going to drop the phone? lol!
My grandmother born in the late 1890’s said the same thing about touch-tone telephone.
(Eventually she asked for one, and a microwave.)
RFID. Same way as your credit card information is transmitted when you use Apple Pay in a store.
But as previously mentioned, you may have to unlock the phone according to an Apple instruction video, perhaps because (just speculating) it presents a dialog showing what information is being requested by the scanner:
It will probably be years (if ever) before the scanners become so ubiquitous that you can leave the physical ID at home.
Personally I have privacy concerns if this becomes widely accepted. In situations where today just a person is looking at your ID (e.g. to validate your age when you want to enter a bar, or your name when you pick up an online order), they will then scan your digital ID, which means you'll leave a digital trail, possibly including not only your name but also your DoB, DL number, and photo ...
Grandma you're so strange. People hated dialing "high" numbers because it took extra time. Then DTMF comes along and makes it so any phone number is equal effort.
Yes — I also don't need someone walking away with my expensive device. Plus, what if I need it with me for my own security. These are just practical reasons and I'm pretty sure I'm not alone in this.
It's fairly easy set up. The verification process to add it is a lot more seamless and user friendly and works compared to the AZ MVD app that AZ already uses which is a big pile of crap and only works when it wants to work (full moon while standing on one leg and saying the alphabet backwards lol)
Eh, not to excuse them, but I don't think I've heard anyone tell one in... perhaps 30-40 years?... and interestingly enough, it's Americans who make fun of Poles by telling Polish jokes....
I'm in AZ and will be traveling in a few weeks out of Sky Harbor. I'm interested in trying his out.
Unfortunately Oregon will likely never going to be one of those “additional states” considering how strict privacy laws are here. The state was super hesitant about adding RealID to the license until feds finally forced them to, and even then, it’s not the default option (in fact, RealID option costs extra)
Of course. Same as why you stash a printed boarding pass in your carry on even though you're using an electronic boarding pass, or why you carry a credit card even though you use ApplePay from your watch most of the time.
Sometimes we may choose to use something for the convenience even if it's supplemental to the retained old format.
Oh, I'm sure you're not alone, but I'm pretty sure you're in the minority if you think the people in these positions are going to steal your device or somehow damage it. Possible? Yes. Likely? No. I'm not sure what you mean by needing it for "your own security" but if you're with an LEO, then there's your security. If it's some other situation, the person looking at it would be right there with you, so it's a moot point. And according to the article, with TSA checkpoints you never hand your device to anyone.
I think they don’t require a proper test meeting other states / countries requirements?
sounds a them problem then, I can provide them my ID # and they can look it up later or call it in