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What states currently support digital ID in Apple Wallet? As of June 2025, the following US states and territories support adding digital IDs in Apple Wallet: ArizonaCaliforniaColoradoGeorgiaHawaiiIowaMarylandNew MexicoOhioPuerto Rico Where can you use digital ID? According to Apple, you can use your iPhone or Apple Watch to present your digital ID at “select Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints, businesses, and venues.” You can also share your identity information in “participating apps.”The TSA says over 250 domestic checkpoints accept digital IDs. Can I add my passport to Apple Wallet? When iOS 26 arrives later this year, Apple plans to let you scan a physical US passport into Apple Wallet to create a digital passport. It will work for domestic TSA checkpoints, but you’ll still need your paper passport for international travel. How to add your license to Apple Watch To add your license or ID to your Apple Watch, open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, go to My Watch > Wallet & Apple Pay, tap Add next to your license under Other Cards on Your Phone, and follow the prompts. Also: Your Apple Watch is getting a big upgrade for free – 8 features I can’t wait to use on watchOS 26 Can you transfer your digital ID to a new iPhone? Yes. If you’re upgrading your iPhone, during Setup Assistant on your new device, make sure you add your existing digital ID. Choose Wallet when prompted.Select your existing digital ID.Follow the prompts and tap Continue to confirm you’re moving your license over.Also: 6 settings I recommend changing ASAP on iOS 18.5 (and how they make a difference)Your digital ID will be removed from the old device automatically once the transfer is complete. Get the morning’s top stories in your inbox each day with our Tech Today newsletter. More

JBL/ZDNETIf you’ve been looking to upgrade your home audio this summer, this soundbar from JBL has excellent audio quality for music and movies and is on sale. Also: The best early Prime Day deals live nowYou can get the JBL Bar 700 More

matdesign24/Getty Images Last week, I attended NiCE Interactions 2025, a customer experience industry event bringing together nearly 3,000 CX, contact center, operations, and IT leaders from around the world. As NiCE is a leading provider of CX and contact center solutions, the event focused on how business leaders are modernizing their customer care and engagement […] More

Busà Photography/Getty Last fall, a little-known Google Maps feature went viral for letting users get a glimpse of lost loved ones, old family pets, childhood homes, and even their younger selves. Those memories are getting a little easier to relive, as Google is bringing its historical Street View images to Google Earth. Also: This hidden […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Clicks Keyboard for the Moto Razr is available for $139. The keyboard supports native Android shortcuts, has an optimal key design with a dedicated Gemini button, and supports data pass-through. There’s only one color, and shortcuts cannot be customized. –> With the summer season now upon us, I’ve swapped to […] More

GPS sports watches are fantastic for long battery life, training guidance, and tracking fitness trends, but on my other wrist I like to mount the best smartwatch available today. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 provides me with cellular connectivity on the go, messaging triage, and a vast number of mobile applications. There isn’t much I can’t do with the Apple Watch Ultra 2, but the two-day battery life can be a bit limiting when training for longer events. Despite the colorful, vibrant display, I proved that the Watch Ultra could survive the rocks, water, and stress of a Tough Mudder event.Also: Your Apple Watch is getting a major upgrade. Here are the best features in WatchOS 26 WatchOS 26 is bringing Workout Buddy to the Watch Ultra. It is an AI health feature that will consider your fitness history, pace, Activity Rings, Training Load, and more to deliver feedback and encouragement ahead of, during, and after your exercise. With these new features on the way, I may be able to limit myself to a single watch in the near future. More

Kerry Wan/ZDNETAt this point in time, three things are certain when July comes along: backyard barbecues, fireworks past midnight, and Samsung Unpacked. Also: The best Samsung phones to buy in 2025Just yesterday, Samsung confirmed that the next Unpacked event will take place on Wednesday, July 9, in Brooklyn, New York. This follows the host cities of Paris, France, and Seoul, South Korea, over the past two years, with the company suggesting that it’s chosen Brooklyn for its “bold ideas, creativity, and culture.” What’s expected at this summer’s Unpacked event? Foldable phones have been the trend for Samsung, with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 slated for release. Key improvements we’re expecting include lighter and thinner designs, camera upgrades, and displays that match the quality of the well-tested S25 series. Hopefully, pricing will be a little more wallet-friendly, too. Also: I changed 7 Samsung phone settings to instantly improve the battery lifeIf we’re lucky, we’ll also see a set of wearables and accessories to accommodate the handsets. Maybe a new Galaxy Watch Ultra? Galaxy Buds? Galaxy Ring? Regardless, the upcoming Samsung event will kick off the second half of the year for consumer hardware launches after a busy stretch of software-focused developer conferences. More