California's digital driver's license debuts on Android and iOS

California has launched a digital driver's license and ID program, allowing residents to hold a virtual copy of their driving credentials on their smartphones, with the practical usage of digital IDs expected to be most helpful for TSA PreCheck at supported airports.

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