In select U.S. states, residents can add their driver's license or state ID to the Apple Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, and then use it to display proof of identity or age at select airports and businesses, and in select apps. According to a new report and evidence within Apple's code, the feature is set to expand to four more states. A few days ago, North Carolina's DMV announced that it plans to launch a mobile ID program later this year. As reported by WRAL , North Carolina residents will be able to set up a digital ID through a new NC Wallet app starting in December, with Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, and Samsung Wallet support to follow in "early 2027." Given that Apple Wallet IDs are not accepted by law enforcement and at many businesses, carrying a physical ID is still highly recommended. "Your mobile ID is a valid form of identification in North Carolina," the DMV said, in a FAQ on its website. "However, as retailers, restaurants and other businesses transition to mobile IDs, some may not be set up to accept them right away. For now, carrying your physical card gives you a backup when needed." According to code seen by MacRumors , Apple Wallet IDs are also coming to Oklahoma, Utah, and Virginia, but there is no timeframe for availability. All in all, Apple Wallet IDs are coming to these four states: North Carolina Oklahoma Utah Virginia The following 14 states already offer Apple Wallet IDs: Arizona (since March 2022 ) Maryland (since May 2022 ) Colorado (since November 2022 ) Georgia (since May 2023 ) Ohio (since July 2024 ) Hawaii (since August 2024 ) California (since September 2024 ) Iowa (since October 2024 ) New Mexico (since December 2024 ) Montana (since August 2025 ) North Dakota (since September 2025 ) West Virginia (since October 2025 ) Illinois (since November 2025 ) Arkansas (since May 2026 ) The feature is also available in Puerto Rico . Apple Wallet IDs are accepted at TSA checkpoints in more than 250 airports in the U.S. for domestic travel, and North Carolina's DMV said this will include Charlotte Douglas International Airport and Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Travelers should refer to TSA signage to confirm availability of the feature. To set up the feature, open the Wallet app on the iPhone and tap on the plus sign in the top-right corner. Next, tap on Driver's License and ID Cards, select your state from the list, and follow the on-screen steps to complete the process. Tag: Apple Wallet This article, " Apple Wallet Driver's License Feature to Launch in Four More U.S. States " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
When iOS 27 arrives next month, you'll be able to reply to a specific green chat bubble (aka an Android message) in a Messages conversation on your iPhone. All you need to do is press and hold the message, tap Reply, then type your response. It will be received by the recipient as a real threaded reply (i.e. an inline reply), tying it directly to the message in question. It's the same with reactions – react to a shared photo and your contact will see the intended emoji instead of a message saying that you "liked an image." It's all thanks to Apple's embrace of RCS Universal Profile 3.0, the GSMA standard it helped publish and has been adopting in stages. Universal Profile 2.4 first appeared in iOS 18 in September 2024, but it didn't support inline replies. Come this September, on supporting iPhones , that will finally change. Bear in mind that the feature also depends on carrier support at both ends. Even before you update to iOS 27, you can see if your device is ready for the change: simply go to Settings ➝ Apps ➝ Messages ➝ RCS Messaging, and check that the RCS Messaging toggle is enabled. If the setting isn't displayed in said menu, your carrier has yet to enable the feature. Related Roundups: iOS 27 , iPadOS 27 Tag: Android This article, " iOS 27 Finally Fixes Replying to Android Texts " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
App Tracking Transparency (ATT) is an Apple privacy initiative intended to allow iPhone owners greater control over how developers collect and use their data. However, the company was accused of treating its own apps more favourably than third-party ones. The company has now agreed to apply new rules to how ATT works throughout the EU, following an investigation by the German antitrust regulator …
