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I’m looking to buy a 2026 Tucson (gas) SEL Premium and the one feature I absolutely need for a new car is a digital wallet-based key. Rather than simply rely on the website, I was hoping to get firsthand confirmation from real-life owners: does the 2026 Tucson (gas) SEL Premium support a digital key in Apple Wallet?

Also, under the key in Wallet, what additional functionality appears for the SEL Premium? If that trim level supports hands-free lift gate, does anyone have confirmation that that same feature appears under the key in Wallet?

NCDOT has launched a new landing page announcing the early development of a mobile ID. Under the brief FAQ section they note that initial launch will be limited to a standalone NC wallet app, with Apple, Google, and Samsung Wallet support expected in early 2027.

This may seem like wishful thinking—to go from early development to launch in 8-9 months—but it’s worth noting that Illinois went from legislative approval in January 2025 to a statewide launch in late November that same year.

It would seem that the states (and their-party verification providers, such as IDEMIA) as learning how to accelerate launch as they gain more experience.

I’m looking to buy a high quality travel umbrella that’s small, compact, and built to last. At the moment, I need it primary for trips into NYC or Washington, DC, as I’m often walking between the subway/metro and my destination(s). I’m looking at the Davek Mini and Traveler given their compact size. I hate carry stuff, and so if I’m going to travel with an umbrella in my backpack/carry on, I want it to be compact and durable.

Here’s an interesting post from Uber’s blog about their deployment and scaling of Verify with Wallet.

I’ll be visiting from out east in early August and was hoping to take some time to watch some trains pass through Luzerne. Does anyone know how fast that you through there?

As we fast approach WWDC on Monday, I’m curious to see what the community is looking forward to and expecting to see as it relates to Wallet and Apple Pay. Personally, I’d expect to see the following:

In the keynote:

Native User-Generated Passes
Based on reporting from Mark Gurman, it looks like we’ll be able to generate passes in Wallet for physical membership, rewards, and gift cards, as well as event tickets and registrations. I’d bet good money that this feature is labeled as “Powered by Apple Intelligence.”

Split Bills and Checks with Apple Cash
Again from Gurman, it seems we’ll be able to snap a photo of a receipt or bill, split it or assign items to individuals, and request/pay them via Apple Cash.

Digital ID Expands to More Regions
Just as Google’s ID Pass did, I expect we’ll see the passport-verified Digital IDs expand to at least one more region, likely the UK. Google’s ID Pass just expanded to Singapore, Taiwan, and Brazil, so these are possibilities as well.

In the sessions:

Digital ID Acceptance Expands
I expect acceptance of Digital ID to expand beyond TSA. Currently, I don’t believe it’s accepted for use with Verify with Wallet (online/in-app) or the ID Verifier API (for in-person presentation to another iPhone).

Expanded New Pass Design
With iOS 18, event tickets got a new, richer, and more integrated pass design (Event Guide, Find My, Weather, Maps). With iOS 26, airline boarding passes got a new design with expanded integrations (Find My, Flight Tracking, Maps). I wouldn’t be too surprised if an updated pass design comes to a new category.

Does anyone have experience with their digital car key in Apple Wallet? What’s been your experience so far? The availability of this feature will be a major factor in my decision whether or not to get a Tucson as my next car.

In reading up on the Digital Credentials API, which the ‘26 OS’ added support for, it looks like it can be used not just for government-issued credentials, but also business- or organization-issued credentials.

One seemingly glaring omission from the feature set of a student ID in Wallet has been that its use is limited strictly to in-person presentment via NFC. I’ve long wondered why a student ID in Wallet could not be used to log into a college’s intranet or even to verify student status for, say, a student discount. It seems like the Digital Credentials API may be laying the foundation for this.

Imagine signing up for a Spotify student plan and verifying your student status much like making an Apple Pay purchase online: click verify, select your student ID in Wallet, double-click to confirm. The same may even be possible for renewing your driver’s license. I think we’re just seeing the very beginning of that this API makes possible.

I had a very hard time finding any decent/satisfying answers about this, so I figured that now that I have hands-on experience myself, I'd add it here.

The Midea U Shaped Window Air Conditioner does support Matter and Apple Home (though some older hardware may not; definitely make sure the box/website says Matt/HomeKit). That said, the Matter/Home support is limited to turning the AC on or off (Off or Cool), and setting the temperature. No other features are exposed to Matter or Apple Home (fan speed, "quick cool," oscillating, etc).

Overall, I'd say that if you're simply looking to be able to turn your AC on before you get home or set an automation so that when the house gets warm, the AC kicks on, it'll get the job done just fine (you'd need a temperature sensor for such an automation–the Midea does not have a built-in temp sensor like some thermostats do).