9to5Mac Daily Apple Watch 3D printing, App Store changes
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Nov 19, 2025 Discover how Apple is revolutionizing the Apple Watch with 3D printing, using recycled titanium for a more sustainable production process. The expansion of Apple Wallet’s mobile driver’s license feature to new users is also covered, along with the contrast between digital IDs and traditional passports. Additionally, new App Store guidelines aim to crack down on copycat apps, enhancing the safety and originality of the app ecosystem. Tune in for insights on design improvements and environmental impacts!
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Mobile IDs Expand Real-World Use
- Apple Wallet now supports mobile driver's licenses in more jurisdictions, expanding real-world use cases beyond passports.
- Mobile driver's licenses can already be used at TSA and at participating businesses, making them more versatile than the initial digital passport feature.
Two Wallet Identity Systems Now Coexist
- Apple separates two Wallet identity features: digital passport support and mobile driver's licenses, each with different current acceptance.
- The mobile driver's license feature is more powerful today, but Apple expects the platforms to converge over time.
Avoid Copycat Apps On App Store
- Developers must create original apps and avoid copying other apps' icons, names, or UI to comply with App Store rules.
- Apple will remove apps that impersonate or piggyback on successful services like ChatGPT or Sora from the developer program.
