Apps & Services
Samsung Wallet to Allow US Users to Store Driver’s Licenses in Their Phones
Samsung has announced that mobile driver’s licenses and state IDs will be available in Samsung Wallet starting in Arizona and Iowa. It stated that the upgrade will make it easier for citizens of these states to display either ID in a secure manner. Users’ lives will be made easier by the technology, and they will be able to do everything from make age-restricted purchases to get through airport security with these digital IDs. The functionality will be accessible on several Samsung Android phones, including the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Z Fold 5.
This collaboration, according to Samsung, combines its secure digital pass software with IDEMIA’s experience in identity technologies, allowing Samsung to use the ISO/IEC 18013-5 standard to develop secure and private mobile licenses and IDs. Samsung is collaborating with several additional early adopter states on a pilot program to accept mobile driver’s licenses at 25 federally recognized airports where the technology is now accessible. Samsung will offer the SDK for developers of “Know Your Customer” applications requiring real identification in early 2024.
This would allow app developers to quickly include a “verified ID” button within their app to efficiently and securely establish the user’s identity, decreasing the user burden of ID verification and the drop-off rate for companies and services that require this information. Samsung stated that it was collaborating with IDEMIA to integrate the new identification documents into its wallet. It touted the corporation as a global leader in identification technology that issues 55 million identity documents in the United States each year.
To utilize the new functionality when it becomes available, you must be using a Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5, or one of the many other smartphones that accept Samsung Wallet. If you want to use this function on your phone but live outside of Arizona or Iowa, Samsung has not yet announced which states will receive it. In early 2024, Samsung will also provide a software development kit (SDK) so that developers may integrate online age and ID information into their applications to help eliminate fraud and friction with the verification process.
Jeanie Han, EVP and Head of the Digital Wallet Team, Mobile Experience Business at Samsung Electronics, commented,Mobile driver’s licenses are the new frontier of digital identity. The addition of mobile driver’s licenses to Samsung Wallet is a perfect example of our commitment to creating technology for our consumers that truly makes life easier. By combining the best of Galaxy continuity and security, we are helping our users simplify their daily routines.”
Recently, Samsung has introduced several updates to its application to provide new experiences to its users. For instance, it has provided a new update for QuickShare connectivity and several Good Lock modules. Now, the company has started rolling out the update for the voice recorder.
Samsugn has rolled out a new update for the Voice Recorder application, which comes with version number 21.5.12.02. According to the changelog, the latest update for voice recorders is coming, which will improve the functionality of various functionalities. Unfortunately, the company hasn’t shared details about it. However, since the company introduced the transcribe ability for users with the One UI 6.1, it is possible that the company will improve this ability with this update.
But one thing is certain: if you are experiencing any issues while using any of the features, you should upgrade to the most recent version. To do that, you just need to go to the Galaxy Store and search for the voice recorder. Users can also sidelog the latest version of the application from external sources.
Samsung has made two internet browser applications available for all Android users, one stable and another in beta. In the beta version of Samsung Internet, it provides all the new features early to the users, and following that, the beta application is now getting the new ability to take screenshots in the secret mode.
For your information, the secret mode of the application provides several new features that allow users to browse different sites privately; it is similar to incognito mode in the Samsung Internet beta browser.
Now the company has released a new update for the Samsung Internet Browser with the version number 26.0.0.19. The company has enabled the previously restricted ability to take screenshots in the secret mode with the latest update. To take advantage of new abilities, you should update the application to the latest version on the Galaxy Store.
If you haven’t received the update yet, you can also sideload the mentioned version from an external source, or if you don’t want to do that, it is better to wait as it may take some time to reach every device.
Samsung Multistar is one of the fresh Good Lock modules that provides several new features that allow us to conveniently personalize the multi-window settings, which can improve the experience of multitasking on smartphones and tablets.
Samsung has now rolled out a new update for Multistar with version number 7.1.33. In the latest software update it has brought a new function ‘Maintain Slip Mode’ function, it allows users to keep the screen view active even after closing and reopening apps to enhance productivity on large screens.
Along with the introduction of new features, the latest software update will also improve the navigation bar’s visibility, making it easier for users to manage their devices. Additionally, it resolves a problem where the deletion of app data would cause the settings to reset.
If you are using a Good Lock-compatible smartphone, you can now uninstall MultiStar with the latest version via the Galaxy Store, or if you have already installed the MultiStar application, you can update it through the Galaxy Store. It is worth noting that the update is available for those who own Galaxy devices running on One UI 6.0 or One UI 6.1.
For starters, Good Lock’s MultiStar module offers a variety of useful options for multi-tasking functionality, such as the ability to launch games and apps through the external display of Flip series devices. It allows users to hide the status bar and navigation bar in the split-screen view, and similarly, there are a lot of features available that provide a whole new experience for managing multitasking.
