Us Passport Support in Apple Wallet Is an Important Step for Digital Id
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Apple Wallet now supports US passports, marking a significant step towards digital ID adoption, with commenters discussing the implications and potential future developments.
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tukunjil
2 months ago
a dangerous step for privacy, important step for surveillance
ChrisArchitect
2 months ago
More discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45725279
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