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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: Arizona (since March 2022)Colorado (since November 2022)Georgia (since May 2023)Hawaii (since August 2024)Iowa (since October 2024)Maryland (since May 2022)New Mexico (since December 2024)Ohio (since July 2024)Puerto Rico (since December 2024)California (since September 2024)Apple confirmed in September 2024 that Montana and West Virginia have signed on to support IDs on iPhone — West Virginia even launched its own ID app and will add Wallet integration “in the near future” — and noted Connecticut, Kentucky, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Utah (first announced in March 2022) are still committed to adopting the feature. 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.” Apple does not maintain a specific list of businesses and apps that support the feature. The TSA says over 250 domestic checkpoints and the following select US airports accept digital IDs:Albuquerque International Sunport (ABQ)Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport (CVG)Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)Denver International Airport (DEN)Des Moines International Airport (DSM)Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)Lea County Regional Airport (HOB)Los Angeles International (LAX)Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)San Francisco International Airport (SFO)San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) 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

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Is Amazon running a July 4th sale?Amazon isn’t likely to run a specific, site-wide sale for Independence Day, as the annual Prime Day sale kicks off on July 8. But you’re likely to find markdowns on both high-end and budget-friendly TVs anyway, as brands like Samsung, LG, and Hisense are already offering discounts in the lead-up to Prime Day. Walmart has already announced July 4th markdowns across the site, though it’s mostly home goods like clothing, bed linens, and seasonal summer items. There are a few tech deals available, but we may have to wait until July 4th itself to see the best TV deals go live. Best Buy is planning on running a Black Friday in July sale to compete with Prime Day, with early markdowns available across the site on everything you need to upgrade your home theater.Is July 4th a good time to buy a TV? While most July 4th sales are focused on moving inventory for seasonal items and home goods, with the holiday being so close to the usual time frame for Amazon’s annual Prime Day sale event, as well as competing sales from Best Buy and other retailers. However, you can expect to find early markdowns on TVs from big brands like LG and Sony as well as mid-range options like Hisense, TCL, and even Roku. What is the best TV? I’ve chosen the Samsung S95D as my pick for the best TV that you can buy overall in 2025. With signature OLED picture quality as well as a max refresh rate of 144Hz, you’ll experience smoother action and more lifelike images. And with both Dolby Atmos virtual surround sound and Samsung’s object-tracking sound technology, you’ll get 3D audio that follows the on-screen action. Though if you’d like to ask the audience, ZDNET readers have gravitated toward the LG G4 OLED as their number one fan-favorite TV. And it’s easy to see why with its incredible picture quality, Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision HDR support, as well as support for both AMD FreeSync Premium and Nvidia G-Sync VRR for console gaming. More

How did I choose these July 4th deals? Not all deals are created equal. Since 4th of July is better known for lawn and garden deals, I only chose discounts on laptops myself or another ZDNET team member has tested and can vouch for. What are the best July 4th deals?ZDNET’s experts searched through July 4th deals across retailers to find the best discounts by category. These are the best deals live now:What are the tariffs in the US? The recent US tariffs on imports from countries like China, Vietnam, and India aim to boost domestic manufacturing but are likely to drive up prices on consumer electronics. Products like smartphones, laptops, and TVs may become more expensive as companies rethink global supply chains and weigh the cost of shifting production.CNET: Tariff Pricing Tracker: We’re Watching 11 Products You Might Need to BuyLaptops and PCs are also hit hard by the new US tariffs, with import duties potentially increasing prices by up to 35%. Many major brands still rely on Chinese and Vietnamese factories for assembly, meaning consumers could soon pay significantly more for everything from budget Chromebooks to high-end gaming rigs. These tariffs may accelerate efforts to move production to regions like Mexico or India, but shoppers can expect higher costs and fewer discounts in the short term.Looking for the next best product? Get expert reviews and editor favorites with ZDNET Recommends.    More

When is July 4th? Independence Day in the US is on Thursday, July 4, and while most of the holiday deals drop around that time, major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Target often kick things off early.How did I choose these July 4th Day deals? I focused on deals that not only saved you a notable amount of money (especially if it’s on a phone that typically isn’t discounted) but were on devices that I’ve personally tested and recommended. Whether it’s a non-Pro iPhone or a budget Android device, I’ve spent enough time throughout the market to know what’s truly worth investing in.What are the best July 4th deals?ZDNET’s experts searched through July 4th deals across retailers to find the best discounts by category. These are the best deals live:What are the tariffs in the US? The recent US tariffs on imports from countries like China, Vietnam, and India aim to boost domestic manufacturing but are likely to drive up prices on consumer electronics. Products like smartphones, laptops, and TVs may become more expensive as companies rethink global supply chains and weigh the cost of shifting production.CNET: Tariff Pricing Tracker: We’re Watching 11 Products You Might Need to BuyThe new US tariffs also hit laptops and PCs hard, with import duties potentially increasing prices by up to 35%. Many major brands still rely on Chinese and Vietnamese factories for assembly, meaning consumers could soon pay significantly more for everything from budget Chromebooks to high-end gaming rigs. These tariffs may accelerate efforts to move production to regions like Mexico or India, but shoppers can expect higher costs and fewer discounts in the short term.Looking for the next best product? Get expert reviews and editor favorites with ZDNET Recommends.    More

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