Depending on the airport you don’t need the boarding pass anymore unless you have PreCheck. Reason being is they want to see if you qualify for PreCheck in the first place.
You have to start somewhere. It may take a while, but it would be nice if digital IDs become the norm in the US in a decade.
What I mean is, do I need to go to the DMV again to get it or can I just install this at home ?
My guess would be that the TSA need to check your name against no fly list because TERRORISTS!!!!!
The larger the state, the more backroom no-bid contracts for implementation.
To register for the REAL ID you are required to go in person.
This seems really good, but I am here in the UK and A)It will probably take forever to come to the UK (We still don't have Apple Cash) and B) the amount of times I have tired to use some form of well known, proven digital identity app like Yoti places just don't seem to want to accept it.
Starting in early 2022, residents of select U.S. states will be able to add their driver's license or state ID to the Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, providing a convenient and contactless way to display proof of identity or age.
According to a Security Technology Alliance blog post shared by 9to5Mac, the TSA plans to begin accepting mobile driver's licenses at airports in two U.S. states starting in February 2022, followed by an additional two states around March. The TSA did not specify which states or airports will be part of this initial rollout, and it's unclear if Wallet app integration will be ready in time or if digital IDs will be limited to states' own apps at first.
In September, Apple revealed the first states that would let residents add their driver's license or state ID to the Wallet app as including Arizona and Georgia, with Connecticut, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Oklahoma, and Utah to follow. Florida is also reportedly aiming to support the feature, while the Security Technology Alliance said several other states like Virginia and Louisiana have piloted mobile driver's license usage.
Residents of participating states will be able to tap the plus sign at the top of the Wallet app to begin adding a driver's license or state ID to the app, and then simply tap their iPhone or Apple Watch on an identity reader to present their ID at select TSA security checkpoints, without taking out their physical card or handing over their device.
Only after authorizing with Face ID or Touch ID is the requested identity information released from a user's device, and they do not need to unlock, show, or hand over their device to a TSA security officer to present their ID, according to Apple.
When adding an ID to the Wallet app, Apple said users will be required to take a photo of their face, which will be securely provided to the issuing state for verification. As an additional security measure, Apple said users will be prompted to complete a series of facial and head movements during the setup process.
Apple has not provided a specific release date for the feature beyond the early 2022 timeframe, and it is not enabled in the first iOS 15.3 or watchOS 8.4 betas. The feature was supposed to launch this year, but it was delayed.
Article Link: TSA Preparing to Begin Accepting Mobile Driver's Licenses in February 2022
Not according to this article. It says airports in two states will begin using it. Article is very clear. So again to my original point, you leave one of the two participating states just fine but when flying round trip back from a non participating state, what do you do?? You have to have the physical ID.
In the time it takes to implement and become mainstream it will be supplanted by direct facial recognition at all points along the way, with no physical/digital ID needed. Already I've boarded flights based just on facial scan matched to uploaded passport w/photo at the boarding pass check.
Many transit systems no longer accept cash--credit card only.
Yes when that is implemented nationwide, along with the drivers license implementation nationwide, I could see the benefit of moving through quicker.
And the Convention Center for trade shows.....
Right, and you don't roll out new tech to the heaviest user base. There are limited betas for a reason.
They will start beginning to commence launching to be readying to introduce the kickoff to initiate...wait what was I talking about?
Thanks. Uh, I'm not gonna do that. Worst case I'll have to carry my passport around.
Face ID works with the MyColorado app, no need to enter credentials after setting it up. App is a bit of a hassle over using wallet, but not by much.
Unfortunately it is a law that was allowed to pass that requires everyone to have it.
That.
