Finally Fixed: The Two Apple Wallet Upgrades We’ve Been Waiting For

How AI-driven order tracking and a universal Digital ID in iOS 26 reshape Apple’s digital wallet.

Apple Wallet has long promised to be the digital equivalent of your physical billfold—a secure, all-in-one hub for payment cards, transit passes, keys, and IDs. While Wallet has excelled in managing payments, its broader ambitions have often been held back by incomplete features and bureaucratic delays.

That changes with iOS 26.

With this latest update, Apple delivers two pivotal upgrades that transform Wallet from a simple cardholder into the intelligent, comprehensive app it was always intended to be. By harnessing Apple Intelligence and reimagining digital identity, Cupertino has addressed Wallet’s two biggest pain points: order tracking and identification.