How TSA will use Apple’s new digital ID

Apple has unveiled a new Digital ID feature that the company says will allow U.S. travelers to securely store and present their identification using an iPhone or Apple Watch. The feature, announced Wednesday, will be accepted at more than 250 domestic Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints nationwide.

Apple launches Digital ID, a way to carry your passport on your phone for use at TSA checkpoints

Apple Watch and iPhone owners in the United States will now be able to carry a copy of their U.S. passport on their device, which they can then use at TSA checkpoints across more than 250 U.S. airports when traveling domestically.

Apple launches a Digital ID and says it’ll be accepted by the TSA

You can present your Digital ID at TSA checkpoints in more than 250 airports across the US. is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously,

The UK's Digital ID: Implications for Fintech and Enhanced Digital Trust

Announced in late 2025, the UK’s digital ID cards are designed to simplify the process of updating personal information and make identity verification significantly easier for citizens. The cards will function like an app,
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