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More than 25 U.S. states, assorted territories exploring Appleā€™s digital IDs in Wallet feature

One of the most highly anticipated features announced at WWDC 2021 was support for storing IDs in the Apple Wallet program. Getting a bit closer to this goal, there are now nearly 30 U.S. states as well as assorted territories working towards adopting digital IDs for citizens. The TSA, which is currently running a pilot […]

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Apple walks back iOS 15, watchOS feature that would store a driver’s license or state ID in the Wallet app, sets new launch date to “early 2022”

Apple has updated its website, walking back a touted upcoming feature for iOS 15 and watchOS 8 that will allow you to add your driver’s license or state ID to your iPhone and Apple Watch in participating U.S. states until early 2022. The company had previously stated that the feature would launch in late 2021. […]

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New TSA policy requires U.S. passengers to remove iPads, MacBooks from carry-on bags for scanning

Per a new policy issued by the Transportation Safety Administration on Wednesday, over the coming weeks and months, passengers will no longer be able to keep their iPads or smaller MacBook notebooks in their bags when passing through security screenings. Instead, the devices will have to be placed in a separate bin to be x-rayed. […]

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WaterField Designs announces Zip Brief for 12-inch MacBook

The first of the 12-inch MacBook cases has arrived. And it looks pretty nifty. WaterField Designs has announced the Zip Brief, a case specifically designed for the new 12-inch Apple MacBook. The Zip Brief features pockets that cradle the MacBook on one side and accessories on the other, and an angled front pocket holds a […]

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TSA to require closer look at cell phones, notebooks on U.S.-bound flights, targets Apple and Samsung models

The TSA’s going to want to take a closer look at your iPhone and notebooks on U.S.-bound flights. Per NBC News, The Transportation Security Administration will not allow cellphones or other electronic devices on U.S.-bound planes at some overseas airports if the devices are not charged and functional. The new measure is part of the […]