Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has introduced a new feature that allows most iPhone and Apple Watch users in the United States to store a digital copy of their U.S. passport on their devices.

Apple's Digital ID feature, first introduced with iOS 26, now supports passports in addition to other government-issued IDs stored in Apple Wallet. The feature has been launched across a dozen states and Puerto Rico, with more states expected to join soon.

Users can add their passport to the Wallet app by selecting "Driver's License or ID Cards," scanning the passport's photo page and an embedded chip for verification, and completing a selfie with facial and head movements for added security.

This new feature is a part of Apple’s ongoing efforts to enhance the capabilities of its devices. The company has been working on its satellite connectivity project for over a decade. This project aims to revolutionize the way iPhones connect to networks, and the Digital ID feature is a testament to the innovative strides Apple is making in this area.

Apple’s Digital ID is also a significant addition to the September iOS 26 release, which brought about the most dramatic redesign of iOS in over a decade. The highlight of iOS 26 is its all-new "Liquid Glass" interface — Apple's first major design overhaul since iOS 7. Emphasizing translucency, depth, and adaptive real-time reflections, the update gives nearly every element a dynamic, glass-like appearance.