Digital ID, a new way to create and present an ID in Apple Wallet • Hacker News Board

Re: Digital ID, a new way to create and present an ID in Apple Wallet

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Post by pxeboot » Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 7:03 PM UTC

phantom784 wrote: post #5

Google Wallet supports this as well, but not for passports, only select state drivers licenses. https://support.google.com/wallet/answer/12436402?hl=en I wonder if passports will come to Google soon as well - that'd open it up nationwide as long as you have a passport.

Google Wallet has supported passports for about a year now [1]. Works great at TSA. You scan it yourself. You never need to hand them your unlocked phone.

[1] https://support.google.com/wallet/answer/15284332?hl=en

Re: Digital ID, a new way to create and present an ID in Apple Wallet

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Post by pkolaczk » Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 7:04 PM UTC

barbazoo wrote: post #3

robin_reala wrote: post #2

…in the US.

... for U.S. passports.

We don’t need it in Poland. We’ve been using a similar but official government issued app with ID, driving license, car documents for years now. Works both on Android and iPhone. Can be also used for logging into government web apps like taxes, for document signing or for voting. And it reminds me whenever my car insurance expires or it needs the annual check. Pretty impressive IMHO.

Re: Digital ID, a new way to create and present an ID in Apple Wallet

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Post by moralestapia » Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 7:05 PM UTC

xd1936 wrote: post #12

I am never handing my phone to a cop.

That is usually not something you choose.

Re: Digital ID, a new way to create and present an ID in Apple Wallet

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Post by SV_BubbleTime » Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 7:05 PM UTC

sugarpimpdorsey wrote: post #23

Can we use this for voter ID?

You have to show ID to vote in my country, I thought that was the normal thing.

Re: Digital ID, a new way to create and present an ID in Apple Wallet

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Post by velomash » Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 7:07 PM UTC

It’s inevitable that identification and payments continue to digitize. I’d prefer that physical ID / cash remain legally protected but that I can also go for a run with only my watch and buy a beer afterward

Re: Digital ID, a new way to create and present an ID in Apple Wallet

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Post by hexis » Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 7:07 PM UTC

SV_BubbleTime wrote: post #34

sugarpimpdorsey wrote: post #23

Can we use this for voter ID?

You have to show ID to vote in my country, I thought that was the normal thing.

It is, many states in the US are abnormal in this way.

Re: Digital ID, a new way to create and present an ID in Apple Wallet

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Post by Johnny555 » Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 7:08 PM UTC

pmkary wrote: post #16

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How is Trump using digital ID's on iPhones to complete a coup?

Re: Digital ID, a new way to create and present an ID in Apple Wallet

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Post by baggy_trough » Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 7:09 PM UTC

SV_BubbleTime wrote: post #34

sugarpimpdorsey wrote: post #23

Can we use this for voter ID?

You have to show ID to vote in my country, I thought that was the normal thing.

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Re: Digital ID, a new way to create and present an ID in Apple Wallet

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Post by stavros » Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 7:10 PM UTC

I'm really wary of these initiatives, because perfect law enforcement is how society ossifies. Imagine if we could prosecute all homosexual tendencies when they happened, or all interracial relationships, or any other antiquated law. Society would never progress.

What happens if the government can now perfectly enforce that people under 18 can't do X or Y?

Re: Digital ID, a new way to create and present an ID in Apple Wallet

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Post by BriggyDwiggs42 » Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 7:10 PM UTC

alberth wrote: post #28

As an aside, I've been using TSA Touchless at select airports. It's pretty slick. No ID, nor Board Pass needed. Just walk up to TSA, and only facial recognition is needed. It's extremely fast too. https://www.tsa.gov/touchless-id

Now that we’ve got ice walking around with an app that uses facial recognition to determine if you’re a citizen, fuck the facial recognition stuff. This tech should be out of government hands.