iOS 27 Beta Had A Digital ID Glitch Travelers Weren't Expecting

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A practical reminder of why beta software isn't a good idea for devices you use daily.

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Running beta software always includes the risk of strange problems. No matter how stable people claim a release is, betas are always prone to bugs. And a particular glitch affecting iPhones running the iOS 27 beta has been alarming some folks.

Suddenly, people noticed their Digital IDs being removed from the Wallet app. This seems scary, since it could obviously create a nightmare scenario when traveling. But thankfully, it's quite easy to fix.

iPhone Digital ID disappeared for some iOS 27 users

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Apple's Digital ID feature is a way to add a digital version of your passport to the Wallet app. The main idea is to make boarding flights easier. It can't replace your physical passport since it's not valid for entering another country, but you can use it at...

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