IPhone users got the opportunity to add a certificate to the smartphone about the passage of vaccination. This is reported on Apple.
New feature appeared in the built-in Health application. Through the service, you can add electronic copies of the certificate of obtaining a vaccine with a QR code, indicating the date of receipt of doses, the patient name. According to Apple representatives, you can add certificates of vaccination in virtually any diseases, including COVID-19.
In the description of the new function, limitations are specified. Add certificate can only users whose medical organizations support SMART HEALTH Cards specifications. With this technology, you can provide access to personal data from medical services, airlines, organizers of mass events and other parties. The certificate is added to the Apple Wallet virtual wallet.
The described feature is available in the Beta version of iOS 15.1. The public version of the operating system will appear on user smartphones in the coming weeks.
In April, Apple added a function to iOS, which allows you to unlock the smartphone in a protective mask. This option works on the iPhone with Face ID and if you have an Apple Watch clock.