Samsung explains the tech that makes electronic IDs possible - Android

Smartphones have been on a mission to replace everything in our pockets ever since they were first introduced. So far, they’ve managed to replace MP3 players, cameras, credit cards and recently even . What’s left? Government-issued IDs.

Well, it seems those are on their way into our smartphones as well. Samsung Galaxy S20 series phones have become the (eID) of the European Union. This opens the way for the governments of EU countries to make preparations for the issuing of eIDs and Germany is already on it.

Obviously, having sensitive information such as your ID on your phone requires ...