Google is beta testing digital state ID cards in its Android Wallet app

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Maryland residents can now test digital ID in Google Wallet.

based on whether a device launched with Android 13 or upgraded to it later.

The feature was announced during Google’s developer-oriented I/O keynote in May, where it showed a slide with Maryland as the first ID available for the upcoming feature.Android support for a digital state ID is part of , which also includes other Play Services beta features for Wallet like Digital Car Key and the ability to manage payment cards on Fitbit devices.tipster, the process to add a Maryland ID goes as follows: scan the front of the ID > scan the back > take a short recording of your face > submit your application > and finally, wait for Maryland to accept the card.

after a period where it was deprecated in favor of a focused “Google Pay” offering. Now, Wallet contains Google Pay, transit cards, loyalty rewards, gift cards, and ID cards, making it a much more complete app.

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