Apple Wallet has introduced significant enhancements in its latest update, iOS 26, which includes the newly launched Digital ID feature aimed at addressing past limitations. Previously, Wallet's online order tracking feature struggled to gain traction due to its dependence on third-party services, hindering its effectiveness since its initial introduction in iOS 16.
With iOS 26, Wallet employs Apple Intelligence to independently extract order information directly from vendor confirmation emails, eliminating the need for third-party cooperation. Users can now view comprehensive order details and receive progress notifications all in one convenient location by accessing the 'Orders' section through the app.
Furthermore, support for digital IDs has expanded, with 12 US states and Puerto Rico now participating, an increase from the eight states announced in September 2021. Despite this progress, many states remain unrepresented as Apple continues to develop its vision of Wallet as a digital ID hub.