{
  "id": 17984931,
  "title": "Apple Wallet driver’s licenses coming to three new states soon",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/apple-wallet-drivers-licenses-coming-to-three-new-states-soon",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-03T15:34:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/11/03/apple-wallet-drivers-licenses-coming-to-three-new-states-soon/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple Wallet driver's licenses have recently been introduced in Virginia and Oklahoma, and three more states are anticipated to follow shortly, almost reaching 20 US states supporting the feature. Digital IDs have become increasingly prevalent since Apple first integrated the functionality into its Wallet app in 2021. Currently, 16 US states, along with Puerto Rico, have enabled the feature on iPhones. Virginia and Oklahoma joined the list just recently, while Utah and Virginia were recently found in Apple's backend for driver's license support this summer. Virginia has already been launched, so Utah is expected to be the next addition. Kentucky recently announced its support for Apple Wallet driver's licenses following an upgrade to its digital ID system this summer. It seems that the upgrade has been completed, and licenses should be available in Apple Wallet soon. North Carolina has also announced the launch of its new digital driver's license system, planning to support licenses in Apple Wallet by early 2027. Other states may surprise us and launch driver's licenses in Wallet before Utah, Kentucky, or North Carolina. Although some states have pledged support for Apple Wallet driver's licenses, currently Utah, Kentucky, and North Carolina appear to be the strongest candidates to roll out the feature soon. For further information on states pledging support for Apple Wallet, refer to the provided coverage. Would you consider using an Apple Wallet driver's license if it were available in your state? Are you already utilizing one? Share your thoughts in the comments section. Check out 9to5Mac on YouTube for more Apple news.",
  "summary": "Apple Wallet driver’s licenses recently launched in Virginia and Oklahoma , but three more states are expected to follow soon, bringing us close to 20 US states on board. more…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Verge",
        "title": "Apple’s ‘Ultra’ smart home robot might have to wait until 2028",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/apples-ultra-smart-home-robot-might-have-to-wait-until-2028",
        "published": "2026-11-02T17:06:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ars Technica",
        "title": "Coming in 2027: Apple’s $1,000 home robot for FaceTime and switching on lights",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/coming-in-2027-apples-1-000-home-robot-for-facetime-and-switching-on",
        "published": "2026-11-02T18:32:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}