At Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), the tech giant revealed an upgrade for its Apple Wallet app that will allow users to use their

At Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), the tech giant revealed an upgrade for its Apple Wallet app that will allow users to use their as identification at US airports.As one of the updates to iOS 15, iPhone users will be able scan their driver’s license or other approved state ID  into their Wallet. The ID will be encrypted and stored in the same secure element as users’ credit cards, transit passes and airline boarding passes.As part of a pending partnership with the TSA, users will be able to use their iPhone as identification at participating states’ airport security checkpoints.’Later this year, customers in participating states in the US will be able to add their driver’s license

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In 20.   In 2020, Apple filed patents for ‘a device implementing a system for using a verified claim of identity.’ Now, with iOS 15, iPhone users will be able to use a digital copy of their approved ID to speed through security at the airport  Apple also used WWDCC to announce several changes to FaceTime coming with iOS 15, including bringing the video-calling app to the Web so it can be used by folks with Android devices and Windows PCs.The upgrade will alslotmpo android devices through a browser, providing the first time this service is available on different platforms. Apple also previewed operating systems for its other devices including iPadOS 15 that aims to help users be more productive by revamping the Split View and Slide Over features . watchOS 8 that provides more features for staying healthy, active and connected, along with new apps to help you breathe a little easier.Apple’s AirPods are also getting improvements with the new iOS 15, which will boost the sounds of people talking to you, improve Find My support and improved range of notifications.Scroll down for video  The new operating system is packed with FaceTime improvements that includes 3D audio, portrait mode that blurs backgrounds and a grid view (pictured) that lets users speak to multiple people at once’For many of us, our iPhones have become indispensable,’ SVP of Software Engineering Craig Federighi said during Apple’s livestreamed WWDC.’Our new release is iOS 15. It’s packed with features that make the iOS experience adapt to and complement the way you use iPhone, whether it’s staying connected with those who matter to you most.  RELATED ARTICLES

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‘Finding the space to focus without distraction, using intelligence to discover the information you need, or exploring the world around you.’  Apple’s WWDC is an annual event that showcases some of the firm’s latest and greatest hardware and software. The service will be available in Portrait Mode, which blurs your background similar to how the feature works with photos that makes the individual more prominent in the scene. SharePlay is also a new update that allows users to enjoy the same movie or music using just their iPhone or iPad.

The feature is compatible with Apple TV and Apple Music, along with content from Disney+, Hulu, HBO Max, Twitch, TikTok and moreIt is typically hosted in front of a large audience, but Apple had hold the event online for the second year in a row due to the coronavirus pandemic.But that has not stopped Apple from unveiling its upcoming operating system. iOS 15 is revamping FaceTime, which was introduced in 2010, with new features that aim to better connect users. iOS 15 also releases a new feature to FaceTime that puts it in the race against the popular video conferencing platform Zoom.

Pictured is SVP of Software Engineering Craig Federighi during the online event<div class="art-ins mol-factbox floatRHS sciencetech" data-version="2" id="mol-8bf51880-c7d1-11eb-bfa7-358efdc485e4" website soon be able to use your Apple Wallet app as ID at the airport