Apple Wallet in iOS 16 is just one step away from removing your wallet

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The last few years have seen a huge increase for contactless transactions , and iOS 16 is set to launch a new push to convince you to abandon your wallet in physical form.

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The changes that will be made in iOS 16 encompass some features which are restricted to those in United States.

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But Apple is also willing to make certain features available to other platforms.

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The first is that Maryland and Arizona have now been added to Wallet ID, Apple's digital ID verification service.

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These two states, Apple shared that another 11 will be available shortly, but without additional information about the states that support it.

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The Wallet ID card can be used in other apps like Uber and Uber, but doesn't need to disclose your personal details.

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Digital keys that are stored in Apple Wallet can also be shared more easily through applications such as messages, mail and WhatsApp.

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Anyone who receives digital keys will be able include them in their Apple Wallet with just a click from these apps

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This is evidently valuable for hotel keys, but perhaps the most shocking is that this may not be an option only on iOS 16 and beyond.

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Apple is believed to be working to bring this function to Android users making use of standard technology.

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