It has been in the works for weeks now, but the wait is finally over. Along with the public release of macOS Monterey 12, Apple has also released the next big updates for iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. Now, users with eligible devices at their disposal can download and install iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1 for free.
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Florida will be one of the next states to support adding a driver’s license to Apple Wallet
When Apple unveiled iOS 15, it also revealed that the Wallet app will support storing digital driver's licenses and identification cards. Unfortunately, though, the feature isn't supported by all 50 states in the United States, at least not yet. Worse, the feature isn't even live quite yet, as Apple delayed the feature for sometime later this fall.
iOS 15.1 supports storing COVID-19 vaccination cards in the Wallet app
Earlier today, Apple seeded the first beta of iOS 15.1 to developers. And, as is typical, Apple is making some changes and improvements to the software. The pre-release version of the next update to the mobile operating system adds one definitely noteworthy feature to the mix. Storing vaccination cards for COVID-19 right on the device.
Apple names first US states to support driver’s licenses and IDs in Wallet—we sum up details
Arizona and Georgia will be the first US states whose residents will soon be able to securely add their driver’s license to the Wallet app on their iPhone and Apple Watch.
Apple Pay may launch in Central America soon with one bank now testing Wallet support
While Apple Pay is available in a variety of different regions all across the globe, there is still room for expansion. And Apple is working to fill in the holes (some of them very large). As it stands right now, Apple Pay support in Central America is nonexistent, but it looks like the groundwork is being laid down to change that.
Apple featuring exclusive monthly promotions for Apple Card holders in the Wallet app
Apple used its Wallet app to push deals to Apple Card holders before, but this is the first time the company has offered exclusive deals that includes one of its own services as a perk.
Apple launches support for student IDs on iPhone and Apple Watch in Canada; supports new schools in the U.S.
Ahead of a new school year starting, Apple is expanding support for mobile student IDs on the iPhone and Apple Watch. The feature has been available for a while, but there are still some schools that don't support it. But the bigger news is that availability for the feature is expanding into an entirely new market this year, too.
You’ll take a selfie to verify your identity when adding digital ID cards to Apple Wallet
The iPhone's Wallet app on iOS 15 supports adding digital ID cards, with Apple apparently using facial recognition to verify your identity and validate your ID card with a selfie.
Apple’s Kevin Lynch discusses putting your license and your keys on your wrist with the Apple Watch
At this year's Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple showed off one of the more oft-requested features for the Wallet app: support for drivers licenses. Apple hasn't been shy about this being one of the features it has wanted to bring to iOS for quite some time. And with iOS 15 and watchOS 8, that reality is a reality.
The Wallet app in iOS 15 adds support for I.D. cards and more keys
During its keynote event for this year's Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple revealed a big change for its stock Wallet app. It's been requested plenty of times over the years. And the company itself has said the Wallet app is meant to, eventually, let you actually leave your physical wallet at home. And now it's one step closer.
How to set up Apple Cash Family on iPhone
For rewarding your child, giving them their allowance, and letting them make a purchase, you can use Apple Cash Family. This feature arrived with iOS 14 as a way for parents to digitally send money to their children and teens.
This is convenient for families who don’t walk around with wads of cash, whose kids use their money for apps or games, or spend money in stores; all with their parent’s permission of course. Here, we’ll show you the requirements for using and how to set up Apple Cash Family.