Topic: apple wallet

  • GM Recruits EV Owners to Test a Feature That Should Be Standard

    GM Recruits EV Owners to Test a Feature That Should Be Standard

    General Motors is launching a beta program for a new digital key feature, starting with select Cadillac EV owners, marking its entry into a technology pioneered by competitors like Tesla years ago. The digital key, enabled via an over-the-air update, allows locking, unlocking, and starting vehicl...

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  • 3 Airlines Now Support iOS 26 Boarding Passes in Apple Wallet

    3 Airlines Now Support iOS 26 Boarding Passes in Apple Wallet

    Southwest Airlines has joined United and Delta in supporting enhanced iOS 26 boarding passes in Apple Wallet, which consolidate flight details, airport maps, and luggage tracking. The key iOS 26 features include Live Activities for real-time flight status sharing, integrated terminal navigation m...

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  • Google vs. Apple: Is Anyone Actually Switching Sides?

    Google vs. Apple: Is Anyone Actually Switching Sides?

    Google is breaking down barriers between Android and iPhone by integrating AirDrop compatibility into its Quick Share feature, enhancing cross-platform file sharing without Apple's cooperation. The adoption of RCS messaging by Apple has improved media quality and group functionality, reducing the...

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  • Store Your Car Keys on Your iPhone: A Step-by-Step Guide

    Store Your Car Keys on Your iPhone: A Step-by-Step Guide

    Apple's digital car key feature allows iPhone users to unlock and start compatible vehicles directly from their device, integrating with Apple Wallet for seamless access. Setup requires downloading the vehicle manufacturer's app, verifying ownership with a physical key fob, and pairing the car wi...

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  • Apple's Digital ID: Store Your Passport on Your Phone for TSA

    Apple's Digital ID: Store Your Passport on Your Phone for TSA

    Travelers in the U.S. can now store a digital passport in Apple Wallet on iPhone or Apple Watch, usable at TSA checkpoints in over 250 airports to streamline domestic air travel without a physical passport. The feature, introduced with iOS 26, is available in a dozen states and Puerto Rico but do...

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  • Steam's Home Console & Apple's $230 iPhone Pouch Revealed

    Steam's Home Console & Apple's $230 iPhone Pouch Revealed

    Valve has re-entered the PC hardware market with three new devices: the Steam Machine console, an updated Steam Controller, and the Steam Frame VR headset, all set to ship in early 2026. Apple launched the iPhone Pocket, a minimalist shoulder bag priced between $150 and $230, and expanded its Wal...

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  • Apple Wallet Now Supports Digital IDs

    Apple Wallet Now Supports Digital IDs

    Apple has launched Digital ID in Apple Wallet, allowing users to create and present a secure digital ID using their U.S. passport information, initially for beta testing at TSA checkpoints in over 250 U.S. airports. The feature enhances convenience and privacy by storing encrypted ID data on the ...

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  • Apple's New Digital ID Now Accepted by TSA

    Apple's New Digital ID Now Accepted by TSA

    Travelers can now use a Digital ID in their iPhone or Apple Wallet at over 250 US airports for domestic flights, providing a secure alternative for those without state-issued digital IDs or REAL IDs. The Digital ID requires scanning a US passport and performing facial recognition for setup, and i...

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  • American Airlines Now Supports Google Wallet for Boarding Passes

    American Airlines Now Supports Google Wallet for Boarding Passes

    American Airlines has integrated with Google Wallet, allowing Android users to store and access digital boarding passes directly from their devices for a more streamlined travel experience. The integration provides real-time flight status updates and automated notifications for gate changes or de...

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