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You can store your driver's license in Apple Wallet if you live in these states

Thanks to your smartphone, consider all the things you no longer have to carry around. These incredible devices house a clock, camera, GPS, credit card, phone book, browser, gaming system, flashlight, notebook and much more.

You still need proof of vaccination, depending on where you go. If you’re going to fly, visit another country or attend an event, chances are you’ll need a vaccine card. Rather than carry the card everywhere, you can store a digital copy on your smartphone. Tap or click here to learn how.

If you think smartphones have come as far as possible, think again. Apple is working with several states to let residents store their driver’s licenses or state IDs in Apple Wallet. Now you can if you live in one of these states. We’ll show you how it works.

Available in these states, with more coming

If you live in Arizona, Colorado, Georgia or Maryland, you can add your driver’s license or state ID to your Apple Wallet. You can then present it at select Transport Security Administration (TSA) security checkpoints.

This currently works at the following U.S. airports:

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI).
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
Denver International Airport (DEN).
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT).
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS).
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN).
Miami International Airport (MIA).
Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC).

The TSA notes that travelers must present alternative physical ID if requested.

Eligible travelers can tap their iPhone or Apple Watch at the TSA’s Credential Authentication Technology reader. The security officer will verify your identity and flight status.

The feature is only available to passengers with TSA PreCheck added to their boarding passes at this time. The capability will roll out to other passengers soon.

How to add your ID to your iPhone

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Hidden iPhone timer turns off music or podcasts after you fall asleep

Sleep doesn’t come as easy for some as it does for others. While the National Sleep Foundation recommends that adults get between seven and nine hours of shuteye a night, that’s often impossible.

You could try this military sleep hack to help you fall asleep in two minutes. Tap or click here to see a viral video that includes a tip to help you get some much-needed rest.

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Life upgrades you didn’t know you needed

Get the best night’s sleep of your life with a Bluetooth sleep mask.
A high-tech mug warmer will keep your java nice and hot.
This power bank is small enough to fit in your pocket and works with iPhone, Samsung Galaxy and others.
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Protect your debit and credit cards from thieves with this slim RFID-blocking wallet.

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⏰ Hop off the snooze cruise: If you’re like the one in three people who hit the snooze thrice every morning, there’s a simple fix. Fire up the Clock app on your iPhone, choose an alarm and toggle off the “Snooze” option. Now you have more time in the morning to wish you were still in bed. If you use an Android, there’s no option to turn off snoozing. Willpower … engage!

$2M a year to live forever

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Don’t die. That’s 46-year-old Bryan Johnson’s main goal in life. Bryan made $400 million when he sold his credit card processing company to eBay. Today, he lives in Los Angeles as a self-proclaimed “rejuvenation athlete” and spends his time and money trying to turn back the clock.

⏰ The clock is TikTok-ing: A three-judge panel just heard TikTok’s argument against splitting from ByteDance, a company with direct ties to Communist China. They say 170 million Americans use TikTok (think of that loss of productivity!) and questioned why other Chinese-owned apps like Temu and Shein aren’t being targeted the same way. I hope Mr. Wonderful’s idea of letting everyday Americans buy TikTok comes to fruition.

Ever wonder how your smartphone “knows” the exact time? It uses one specific time zone — which is it?

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Careful, Android users: There's a sneaky reason your alarm might be muted tomorrow morning

What’s scarier than jolting out of bed with the dreaded feeling of oversleeping? While not thinking clearly, you are simultaneously trying to get your bearings together while figuring out what happened or why the alarm didn’t go off.

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The clock on your phone has a bunch of hidden features - 4 to try now

The clock on your Android phone’s home screen is great for a quick glance at the time. Tap or click here to see the five best smartwatches you can buy right now. But did you know that the Clock app can do so much more than simply display time?

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Stop the snooze: No one needs an hour of snoozin’. Instead of relying on self-control, disable the option altogether on your iPhone. All you need to do is tap on an alarm in the Clock app. Toggle off the Snooze option. Rise and shine!

Clock ticking: TikTok’s future took a huge hit this past week, with the House voting 352-65 to ban the Communist China app. Cue the chaos as small-biz folks, teachers, activists and young people hit the Capitol, waving signs about TikTok’s “crucial” role in our economy and public life (paywall link). The bill still needs to be passed by the Senate.

Rest easy with these new Android sleep settings

With everything going on in the world today, it can be difficult to take a moment for ourselves and get some shut-eye. Not to mention those times when you can’t turn your thoughts off and just toss and turn all night.

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Feeling restless? Set up your iPhone to help you sleep better

Getting a good night’s sleep is super important. Not only for productivity throughout the day but also our health. Being connected to your smartphone all the time doesn’t help matters. However, there is an iPhone feature that can actually help you sleep better.

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How to unlock Android's secret menu

Did you know Android has a secret menu for customizing your phone’s system user interface? You can use it to customize your gadget’s status bar, clock and app notification settings. This helpful tip will show you how to access this menu you’ll wish you knew about sooner.

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