A Step Forward In Digital ID Adoption, But Challenges Remain California is making strides in the adoption of digital driver's licenses, with over half a million users already on board since the pilot program launched in September 2023. This figure, while impressive, represents less than 2% of the state's licensed drivers. However, recent developments announced by Governor Gavin Newsom could significantly boost these numbers and make digital licenses more appealing to the broader public. On Thursday, Newsom revealed that Apple and Google would soon integrate California’s digital driver’s licenses into their respective wallet apps, preloaded on nearly every iPhone and Android smartphone. This integration is a significant shift from the current requirement that users download the California Department of Motor Vehicles’ (DMV) own wallet app, a single-purpose tool that competes for space on already cluttered smartphones. The forthcoming updates to iPhone and Android software will...
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