Posts by ISeeTWizard

  • Add .reg, .bat and .cmd to the shell menu

  • Change the start menu in Windows 11

    Code
    Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced]
"Start_ShowClassicMode"=dword:00000000

    Setting its data to 1 would enable the classic menu, while setting it to 0 (or deleting it) restores the default Windows 11 Start Menu, though Microsoft has disabled this function in newer Windows 11 builds.

  • Add the Control Panel to the Shell Menu

    Code
    Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\Systemsteuerung]
"icon"="control.exe"
@="@=@shell32.dll,-4161"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\Systemsteuerung\command]
@="control.exe"

    This is the german version - you can replace "Systemsteuerung" by "Control Panel" as example

  • Disable UAC

    Code
    Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System]
"ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin"=dword:00000000
"ConsentPromptBehaviorUser"=dword:00000000
"EnableLUA"=dword:00000000
"PromptOnSecureDesktop"=dword:00000000

  • Add Command Prompt to right click menu

  • Add Windows Update to Control Panel

  • Windows cannot be installed on USB disk

    I recently had the issue that I wanted to upgrade to the latest Windows 11 version for a customer but it didn't work. I just always got a message that it couldn't be installed on a USB disk but it was an SSD.

    If you get this maybe the one who installed the OS primarily did an error by mistake or knowingly so he could return and get even some more money...

    But I found out what registry key to remove:

    Code
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control
Look for PortableOperatingSystem and if this one is set to 1 set it to 0 or simply delete it
    Code
    Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control]
"PortableOperatingSystem"=dword:00000000

    You need to restart the installer from scrap at this time or even better reboot the machine first.

    If that doesn't help the issue is much more complicate and most of the time it's easier to simply reinstall the machine correctly.

  • HUAWEI Band 10

    Rating
    4.2/5
    Good

    Description

    The Huawei Band 10 is a lightweight, affordable fitness tracker that offers comprehensive health and activity monitoring, featuring a vibrant AMOLED screen, extensive workout modes (over 100), advanced sleep tracking with HRV monitoring, SpO2, stress management, and long battery life (up to 14 days), designed for users who want detailed wellness insights and smart notifications without the complexity or cost of a full smartwatch, making it an excellent budget-friendly option compatible with both iOS and Android.


    Ratings

    Quality

    4 out of 5

    Easy to use

    4 out of 5

    Sensors

    4 out of 5

    Battery

    4 out of 5

    App

    3 out of 5


    Photos


    Specifications

    Dimensions: 43.45 × 24.86 × 8.99 mm
    Weight: about 15g
    Display: 1.47 inch AMOLED, 194 × 368 pixels, PPI 282
    Sensors: 9-axis IMU sensor (Accelerometer sensor, Gyroscope sensor, Magnetometer sensor), Optical heart rate sensor, Ambient light sensor
    Charging: Magnetic charging port
    System requirements: Android 9.0 or later / iOS 13.0 or later
    Waterproof: 5 ATM
    Connectivity: 2.4 GHz, BT 5.0, and BLE

    My Opinion

    I love this band. It's so small and light. You can wear it all day without realizing that it is their.

    The sensors are working very well and are even accurate and that for that small price. But pay attention that this isn't an health device - it's just to use as additional info.

    The app in itself is also OK but it's more doing advertising for their payed watch faces than anything else.
    What I also don't like is that you need an account with Huawei and for that you need to be 18. As I bought those for my kids (12 and 13) I couldn't create an account for them which is ridiculous - so I simply made them 10 years older just to be able to create that account to be able to use that watch.


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    Amazon Germany


  • DYMO LetraTag 200B

    Rating
    3.4/5
    Neutral

    Description

    The DYMO LetraTag 200B is a portable, Bluetooth-enabled label maker that connects wirelessly to your smartphone or tablet via the DYMO LetraTag Connect app for easy label creation and printing, ideal for home and office organization, offering various fonts, icons, and boxes on different tape types, including plastic, paper, and iron-on fabric, with its compact design and automatic connection making it convenient for on-the-go use.


    Ratings

    Quality

    4 out of 5

    Easy to use

    4 out of 5

    Print Speed

    3 out of 5

    App

    3 out of 5


    Photos


    Specifications

    • Dimensions: 120mm x 120mm x 45mm
    • Color: Black
    • Software Compatibility: Android v10.0 (or higher) / Apple iOS v13 (or higher)
    • Label Compatibility: LetraTag Tapes


    My Opinion

    I thought it was a good device for replacing my normal Dymo Label Printer but I didn't expect to get such a device in our actual time that only works exclusively with batteries. No possibility to connect an external power supply - nothing.
    Than you need a special app for this device, the normal DymoConnect App doesn't work, you need LT Connect.
    And the worst: On every single print the app reconnects to the printer - so you loose so many time due to that.

    Not even an auto cut function is included - so also after every print you have to cut your label.

    For me at the end it's a downgrade from the one I already own - the only positive is that I can use my phone to print which is more convenient for typing but for the rest... At least it takes the same tapes as my old device...


    Related links (non affiliate!)

    Amazon Germany


  • Govee 38cm RGBICWW Smart Ceiling Light Pro

    Rating
    4.8/5
    Excellent

    Description

    Introducing the Govee Smart Ceiling Light Pro! With its RGBIC+WW technology magic, your room will transform into a vibrant wonderland. Bigger in size, it blankets your space with dazzling colors and effects.

    • Planar Colorful Lighting Effect: The internal lamp beads of the main light are arranged in five concentric circles. Independent control for each light, a total of 120 segments, creating more detailed and dynamic effects.
    • High-Intensity Lighting: With a brightness of 4300lm, 79% brighter than normal lighting, it's suitable for multi-scene lighting.
    • Simple Installation: This 15-inch flush mount ceiling light can be installed in just five easy steps, saving time and effort.
    • Multiple Scene Modes & Music Modes: Includes 66+ scene modes, allowing you to DIY any lighting effect.
    • Smart Lighting Control: Adjust your light with a voice command. Supports Alexa, Google Assistant, and Matter.
    • Modern Style: Low-key fashion with its white simple round appearance, suitable for a modern home style.


    Ratings

    Quality

    5 out of 5

    Easy to use

    5 out of 5

    iPhone App

    4 out of 5

    Brightness

    5 out of 5

    Different Modes

    5 out of 5

    Music Mode

    4 out of 5


    Photos



    Specifications

    Model → H60A6
    Product Title → Govee 38cm RGBICWW Smart Ceiling Light Pro
    Main Light Displaying Technology → RGBIC+WW
    Back Light Displaying Technology → RGBICWW
    Lumens → 4300lm
    Color Temperature → 2700k-6500k
    Wattage → 48.5W
    App Connectivity → 2.4GHz Wi-Fi + Bluetooth
    Control Methods → Govee Home, Voice Control, Matter
    Energy Class → F


    My Opinion

    I was so impressed when switching this light on. It's so bright I wasn't prepared to it.

    Such a light falls and stands with it's app and the Govee Home App is great. You have so many scenes, colors and so on. Even the light can react to the music (with the help of the micro of your phone).

    Installation is very easy but don't use the screws you get with the package - they are a mess. Simply take your own or buy some good ones...

    For the rest myself I gonna replace every light in my apartment with this one. Of course not for the full price of 98,32€ but when they have some actions when I bought mine for 74,99€.


    Related links (non affiliate!)

    Amazon Germany


  • Apple iPad Air 11" with M3 chip

    Rating
    4.9/5
    Excellent

    Description

    iPad Air with the M3 chip and built for Apple Intelligence. iPad Air with M3 brings Apple’s advanced graphics architecture to iPad Air for the first time — taking its incredible combination of power-efficient performance and portability to a new level. iPad Air with M3 is nearly 2x faster compared to iPad Air with M1,1 and up to 3.5x faster than iPad Air with A14 Bionic.2 Users will feel the speed of M3 in everything they do, from creating engaging content faster than ever to playing demanding, graphics-intensive games. Available in two sizes and four gorgeous finishes that users love, the 11-inch iPad Air is super portable while on the go, and the 13-inch model provides an even larger display for more room to be creative and productive. Designed for iPad Air, the new Magic Keyboard enhances its versatility and delivers more capabilities. With iPadOS 18, support for Apple Intelligence, advanced cameras, fast wireless 5G connectivity, and compatibility with Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil (USB-C), the new iPad Air offers an unrivaled experience.


    Ratings

    Performance

    5 out of 5

    Quality

    5 out of 5

    Weight

    4 out of 5

    Display

    5 out of 5


    Photos


    Specifications

    Width: 214.9 mm
    Height: 280.6 mm
    Depth: 6.1 mm
    Weight: 616 grams
    Color: purple
    Year introduced: 2025

    LED backlit Multi‑Touch display with IPS technology
    2732-by-2048-pixel resolution at 264 ppi
    Wide color (P3)
    True Tone
    Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
    Fully laminated
    Antireflective coating
    600 nits brightness
    Supports Apple Pencil Pro, Apple Pencil (USB‑C)
    Apple Pencil hover

    Apple M3 chip
    8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores
    9-core GPU
    Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
    16-core Neural Engine
    8GB RAM
    Media Engine
    Hardware-accelerated 8K HEVC, 4K H.264, ProRes, and ProRes RAW
    Video decode engine
    Video encode engine
    ProRes encode and decode engine
    AV1 decode

    12MP Wide camera, ƒ/1.8 aperture
    Digital zoom up to 5x
    Five-element lens
    Panorama (up to 63MP)
    Sapphire crystal lens cover
    Autofocus with Focus Pixels
    Smart HDR 4
    Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
    Photo geotagging
    Auto image stabilization
    Burst mode
    Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG

    You can find more specs here.


    My Opinion

    Like every iPad it's for me simply the best you can get in a tablet form. The speed, the quality, the price, everything is top. You can buy the simple iPad, the Air, the Pro, with every model you'll be satisfied. You just need to choose your model, so the one that fits your needs.

    Combined with the Magic Keyboard and Pencil it's a beast. My wife works a lot with the pencil and the iPad and she is so happy with the new one (she had my Pro one from 2018 and it's a huge difference)

    I just can recommend it - it's more than enough for most of the people. For kids I would use the normal one.


    Related links (non affiliate!)

    Amazon Germany


  • Apple Magic Keyboard Case for the 11" iPad Air (M3)

    Rating
    4.8/5
    Excellent

    Description

    Magic Keyboard is the perfect companion for iPad Air. It delivers an amazing typing experience and a trackpad for precision tasks in a sleek, portable design. The keyboard includes a 14‑key function row, a USB‑C connector for pass‑through charging, and front and back protection for your iPad. The floating cantilever design smoothly adjusts to multiple viewing angles and a large glass trackpad expands how you can work with iPadOS.


    Ratings

    Noise while typing

    4 out of 5

    Quality

    5 out of 5

    Weight

    3 out of 5

    Functionalities / Additional buttons / etc.

    4 out of 5


    Photos



    Specifications

    Portable cantilever design provides smooth adjustability and delivers the perfect viewing angle.
    Large glass trackpad for a responsive and intuitive experience.
    14-key function row for convenient access to screen brightness, volume controls, and other features.
    Comfortable typing experience with a scissor mechanism with 1 mm travel.
    Designed for Multi-Touch gestures and the cursor in iPadOS.
    USB-C connector for charging iPad Air, freeing up the connector on the iPad for other accessories.
    Folds into a case to provide front and back protection for traveling with iPad Air.

    Weight: 627g!!!


    My Opinion

    I never knew why someone would spend so much money for a keyboard only but this time I wanted to give it a try for the iPad Air I bought for my wife.

    I was more than astonished how good this keyboard is and how well manufactured. It takes it's energy directly from the iPad and the typing is really really relaxing. Even the trackpad works very well and with the latest iPadOS even the mouse pointer looks good and useful.

    The only inconvenient may be the weight. I found it very heavy with it's 627g - this is even more than the iPad Air itself which is about 460g.


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    Amazon Germany


  • SQL commands to master

    SELECT + FROM

    SQL
    SELECT
  order_id,
  customer_id,
  amount
FROM orders;

    Choose exactly which columns you want from which tables; every query starts here.


    WHERE

    SQL
    SELECT
  order_id,
  customer_id,
  amount
FROM orders
WHERE status = 'Completed'
  AND amount > 2000;

    Filters rows by conditions using > , < , AND , OR, IN, BETWEEN, LIKE


    JOIN (INNER + LEFT)

    INNER for "only matched"; LEFT for "all from left, even if no match", with NULL logic.


    GROUP BY

    SQL
    SELECT
  customer_id,
  COUNT(*) AS order_count,
  SUM(amount) AS total_spend
FROM orders
GROUP BY customer_id;

    Rolls many rows into one row per group (per customer, per month, per product).


    HAVING

    SQL
    SELECT
  customer-id,
  COUNT(*) AS order-count
FROM orders
GROUP BY customer_id
HAVING > 10;

    Filters groups after aggregation; use it when you need conditions on COUNT / SUM etc.


    Aggregates (COUNT, SUM, AVG, MIN, MAX)

    SQL
    SELECT
  COUNT(*) AS total_orders,

  SUM(amount) AS total-revenue,
  AVG(amount) AS avg_order-value,
  MIN(amount) AS min_order_value,
  MAX(amount) AS max_order_value
FROM orders;

    Core KPI tools; almost every analytics query uses at least one aggregate.


    Window functions (OVER)

    SQL
    SELECT
  account-id,
  txn-date,
  amount,
  SUM(amount) OVER (
    PARTITION BY account-id
    ORDER BY txn_date
   AS running_balance
FROM transactions;

    Lets you compute running totals, ranks, and "value vs group average" without collapsing rows.


    WITH (CTE) + subqueries

    CTE/subquery breaks complex logic into steps; used everywhere in reporting and interview questions.

  • Solis Slice & More 8401

    Rating
    4.2/5
    Good

    Description

    Grate and cut ingredients at lightning speed with the Solis Slice & More Type 8401. You can choose one of the 3 grating blades to grate cheese or chocolate, for example. In addition to the grating blades, the food processor also includes 2 blades that allow you to slice ingredients. That way, you can slice a cucumber or tomato for on your hamburger or cut potatoes into thin slices to bake them. After use, you can clean the individual parts manually and store them in the included holders. This is useful because the blades stay clean and you don't have to worry about accidentally cutting yourself.


    Ratings

    Noise

    3 out of 5

    Quality

    4 out of 5

    Cheese like Emmentaler

    5 out of 5

    Cheese like Parmesan

    4 out of 5

    Chocolate

    4 out of 5

    Slicing

    4 out of 5

    Cleaning

    3 out of 5


    Photos

    After some week of testing I put you the photos here so you can see how the machine does look like.
    Also you can see my greatest issue with this machine - the cleaning
    I let everything in after I did some parmesan and carrot rapping and some cucumber slicing.




    Specifications

    Power

    350W

    Stainless steel cutting drums

    5 (diameter 7.5 cm)

    Speed Settings

    160 rpm. (Level I)
    180 rpm. (Level II)

    Storage Containers

    2

    Dimensions

    30L x 12.5W x 19H cm

    Weight

    2,08kg


    My Opinion

    In general the device is great if there weren't 2-3 things that are disturbing.

    1 is the noise - it's very loud when chopping but it's doing it's job at it's best. Most devices don't have 350W - mainly they are just 250W and so they struggle with parmesan, chocolate and so one but with this device here there is absolutely no problem.

    I read in the comments that the device has to be switched of after 1-2 minutes as it would getting to hot - I can't confirm that. Even when rapping parmesan for 4-5 minutes it runed without overheating.

    The only big issue I see is the cleaning - the cheese put itself between the cutting drums and the device so it's very difficult to clean that up. I put the device under running water by paying attention that no water get's into the device itself. It's the only manner to get it really cleaned up.


    Related links (non affiliate!)

    Amazon Germany


  • Apple just released a new iOS Firmware 26.2

  • Apple just released 4 new iOS OTA Firmwares 26.2

    • iOS 9.9.26.2 (beta) (Build 23C6055) for:
      • iPad mini 5 (Wi-Fi) (iPad11,1)
      • iPad mini 5 (Cellular) (iPad11,2)
      • iPad Air 3 (Wi-Fi) (iPad11,3)
      • iPad Air 3 (Cellular) (iPad11,4)
      • iPad11,6 (iPad11,6)
      • iPad11,7 (iPad11,7)
      • iPad12,1 (iPad12,1)
      • iPad12,2 (iPad12,2)
      • iPad13,1 (iPad13,1)
      • iPad13,10 (iPad13,10)
      • iPad13,11 (iPad13,11)
      • iPad13,16 (iPad13,16)
      • iPad13,17 (iPad13,17)
      • iPad13,18 (iPad13,18)
      • iPad13,19 (iPad13,19)
      • iPad13,2 (iPad13,2)
      • iPad13,4 (iPad13,4)
      • iPad13,5 (iPad13,5)
      • iPad13,6 (iPad13,6)
      • iPad13,7 (iPad13,7)
      • iPad13,8 (iPad13,8)
      • iPad13,9 (iPad13,9)
      • iPad14,1 (iPad14,1)
      • iPad14,2 (iPad14,2)
      • iPad14,3 (iPad14,3)
      • iPad14,4 (iPad14,4)
      • iPad14,5 (iPad14,5)
      • iPad14,6 (iPad14,6)
      • iPad Pro 3 (11'', Wi-Fi) (iPad8,1)
      • iPad8,10 (iPad8,10)
      • iPad8,11 (iPad8,11)
      • iPad8,12 (iPad8,12)
      • iPad Pro 3 (11'', Wi-Fi, 1 TB) (iPad8,2)
      • iPad Pro 3 (11'', Cellular) (iPad8,3)
      • iPad Pro 3 (11'', Cellular, 1 TB) (iPad8,4)
      • iPad Pro 3 (12.9'', Wi-Fi) (iPad8,5)
      • iPad Pro 3 (12.9'', Wi-Fi, 1 TB) (iPad8,6)
      • iPad Pro 3 (12.9'', Cellular) (iPad8,7)
      • iPad Pro 3 (12.9'', Cellular, 1 TB) (iPad8,8)
      • iPad8,9 (iPad8,9)
      • iPhone 11 (iPhone12,1)
      • iPhone 11 Pro (iPhone12,3)
      • iPhone 11 Pro Max (iPhone12,5)
      • iPhone12,8 (iPhone12,8)
      • iPhone13,1 (iPhone13,1)
      • iPhone13,2 (iPhone13,2)
      • iPhone13,3 (iPhone13,3)
      • iPhone13,4 (iPhone13,4)
      • iPhone14,2 (iPhone14,2)
      • iPhone14,3 (iPhone14,3)
      • iPhone14,4 (iPhone14,4)
      • iPhone14,5 (iPhone14,5)
      • iPhone14,6 (iPhone14,6)
      • iPhone14,7 (iPhone14,7)
      • iPhone14,8 (iPhone14,8)
      • iPhone15,2 (iPhone15,2)
      • iPhone15,3 (iPhone15,3)
    • iOS 9.9.18.7.3 (beta) (Build 22H6217) for:
      • iPad 7 (Wi-Fi) (iPad7,11)
      • iPad 7 (Cellular) (iPad7,12)
      • iPhone XS (iPhone11,2)
      • iPhone XS Max (China) (iPhone11,6)
      • iPhone XR (iPhone11,8)
    • iOS 9.9.26.2 (Build 23C55) for:
      • iPad mini 5 (Wi-Fi) (iPad11,1)
      • iPad mini 5 (Cellular) (iPad11,2)
      • iPad Air 3 (Wi-Fi) (iPad11,3)
      • iPad Air 3 (Cellular) (iPad11,4)
      • iPad11,6 (iPad11,6)
      • iPad11,7 (iPad11,7)
      • iPad12,1 (iPad12,1)
      • iPad12,2 (iPad12,2)
      • iPad13,1 (iPad13,1)
      • iPad13,10 (iPad13,10)
      • iPad13,11 (iPad13,11)
      • iPad13,16 (iPad13,16)
      • iPad13,17 (iPad13,17)
      • iPad13,18 (iPad13,18)
      • iPad13,19 (iPad13,19)
      • iPad13,2 (iPad13,2)
      • iPad13,4 (iPad13,4)
      • iPad13,5 (iPad13,5)
      • iPad13,6 (iPad13,6)
      • iPad13,7 (iPad13,7)
      • iPad13,8 (iPad13,8)
      • iPad13,9 (iPad13,9)
      • iPad14,1 (iPad14,1)
      • iPad14,2 (iPad14,2)
      • iPad14,3 (iPad14,3)
      • iPad14,4 (iPad14,4)
      • iPad14,5 (iPad14,5)
      • iPad14,6 (iPad14,6)
      • iPad Pro 3 (11'', Wi-Fi) (iPad8,1)
      • iPad8,10 (iPad8,10)
      • iPad8,11 (iPad8,11)
      • iPad8,12 (iPad8,12)
      • iPad Pro 3 (11'', Wi-Fi, 1 TB) (iPad8,2)
      • iPad Pro 3 (11'', Cellular) (iPad8,3)
      • iPad Pro 3 (11'', Cellular, 1 TB) (iPad8,4)
      • iPad Pro 3 (12.9'', Wi-Fi) (iPad8,5)
      • iPad Pro 3 (12.9'', Wi-Fi, 1 TB) (iPad8,6)
      • iPad Pro 3 (12.9'', Cellular) (iPad8,7)
      • iPad Pro 3 (12.9'', Cellular, 1 TB) (iPad8,8)
      • iPad8,9 (iPad8,9)
      • iPhone 11 (iPhone12,1)
      • iPhone 11 Pro (iPhone12,3)
      • iPhone 11 Pro Max (iPhone12,5)
      • iPhone12,8 (iPhone12,8)
      • iPhone13,1 (iPhone13,1)
      • iPhone13,2 (iPhone13,2)
      • iPhone13,3 (iPhone13,3)
      • iPhone13,4 (iPhone13,4)
      • iPhone14,2 (iPhone14,2)
      • iPhone14,3 (iPhone14,3)
      • iPhone14,4 (iPhone14,4)
      • iPhone14,5 (iPhone14,5)
      • iPhone14,6 (iPhone14,6)
      • iPhone14,7 (iPhone14,7)
      • iPhone14,8 (iPhone14,8)
      • iPhone15,2 (iPhone15,2)
      • iPhone15,3 (iPhone15,3)
    • iOS 9.9.18.7.3 (Build 22H217) for:
      • iPad 7 (Wi-Fi) (iPad7,11)
      • iPad 7 (Cellular) (iPad7,12)
      • iPhone XS (iPhone11,2)
      • iPhone XS Max (China) (iPhone11,6)
      • iPhone XR (iPhone11,8)

  • Apple introduces Digital ID

    November 12, 2025

    Apple introduces Digital ID, a new way to create and present an ID in Apple Wallet

    Digital ID offers a secure and private way for users to create an ID in Apple Wallet using information from their U.S. passport, and present their ID with iPhone or Apple Watch

    Apple today announced the launch of Digital ID, a new way for users to create an ID in Apple Wallet using information from their U.S. passport, and present it with the security and privacy of iPhone or Apple Watch. At launch, Digital ID acceptance will roll out first in beta at TSA checkpoints at more than 250 airports in the U.S. for in-person identity verification during domestic travel, with additional Digital ID acceptance use cases to come in the future.

    Digital ID gives more people a way to create and present an ID in Apple Wallet even if they do not have a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or state ID. Digital ID is not a replacement for a physical passport, and cannot be used for international travel and border crossing in lieu of a U.S. passport.

    “With the launch of Digital ID, we’re excited to expand the ways users can store and present their identity — all with the security and privacy built into iPhone and Apple Watch,” said Jennifer Bailey, Apple’s vice president of Apple Pay and Apple Wallet. “Since introducing the ability to add a driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet in 2022, we’ve seen how much users love having their ID right on their devices. Digital IDs brings this secure and convenient option to even more users across the country, as they can now add an ID to Wallet using information from their U.S. passport.”

    The launch follows the capability for users to add an eligible driver’s license and state ID to Apple Wallet. If users do not have a U.S. passport to create their Digital ID, they can still add an eligible driver’s license to Apple Wallet.

    Adding Digital ID to Apple Wallet

    Users can easily create and add a Digital ID to Apple Wallet using a U.S. passport. They start by tapping the Add (+) button at the top of the screen in Wallet on their iPhone and then selecting Driver’s License or ID Cards. They then select Digital ID and follow the onscreen instructions to start the setup and verification process.

    Users are then asked to use their iPhone to scan the photo page of their physical passport as part of the process. They will also be asked to use their iPhone to read the chip embedded on the back of their passport to ensure the data’s authenticity. From there, they are asked to take a selfie for verification, and as another security step, they will also be prompted to complete a series of facial and head movements during the setup process. Upon verification, their Digital ID is added to Wallet.

    Using Digital ID in Apple Wallet

    To present a Digital ID in person, users can double-click the side button or Home button to access Apple Wallet and select Digital ID. From there, they can hold their iPhone or Apple Watch near an identity reader, review the specific information being requested, and use Face ID or Touch ID to authenticate.

    In the future, users will be able to present their Digital ID at additional select businesses and organizations for identity and age verification in person, in apps, and online.

    Presenting Digital ID in a Secure and Private Way

    Like all IDs in Apple Wallet, Digital ID takes advantage of the privacy and security features already built into iPhone and Apple Watch to help protect against tampering and theft. Digital ID data is encrypted. When users create a Digital ID, their passport data is stored on the device. Apple cannot see when and where users present their ID, or what data was presented. Biometric authentication using Face ID or Touch ID also ensures that only the owner of the Digital ID can present it.

    Only the information needed for a transaction is presented, and the user has the opportunity to review and authorize the information being requested with Face ID or Touch ID before it is shared. Users do not need to unlock, show, or hand over their device to present their ID.

    Driver’s Licenses and State IDs in Apple Wallet Today

    The introduction of Digital ID brings users another easy, secure, and private way to create, store, and present an ID in Apple Wallet.

    Today, the ability to add a driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet is live in 12 states and Puerto Rico. In the past six months alone, the feature has come to Montana, North Dakota, and West Virginia, and launched internationally for the first time in Japan with My Number Card on iPhone.

    For more information on IDs in Apple Wallet, visit learn.wallet.apple/id.

    Press Contacts

    Kimberly Mai

    Apple

    k_mai@apple.com

    Apple Media Helpline

    media.help@apple.com



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  • SpongeBob Patty Pursuit 2

    November 12, 2025

    SpongeBob Patty Pursuit 2, the follow-up to one of Apple Arcade’s biggest hits, launches on December 4

    PowerWash Simulator, Cult of the Lamb Arcade Edition, Subway Surfers+, NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM+, and Glassbreakers: Champions of Moss also join the service for a blockbuster holiday season

    Who lives in a pineapple and is back for another exciting adventure? SpongeBob SquarePants! Next month, the world’s most beloved sponge is joining up with Plankton in an all-new sequel to the highly rated game SpongeBob: Patty Pursuit. The unlikely duo will set out on a journey full of twists and turns to save Bikini Bottom in SpongeBob: Patty Pursuit 2, launching December 4 exclusively on Apple Arcade.

    In this Krabby Patty caper, SpongeBob and Plankton must put aside their differences and work together. Their mission: Recover the Krusty Krab’s missing fry cook station, locate Plankton’s mysteriously vanished inventions, and save Bikini Bottom from a devious mastermind whose identity remains just out of reach.

    Players can double the fun by playing as both SpongeBob and Plankton, and by teaming up with family or friends in local co-op mode. From the streets of Bikini Bottom, to the dusty trails of Dead Eye Gulch, and the sandy shores of Goo Lagoon, SpongeBob and Plankton will explore vibrant locations true to the hit animated show, solving unique puzzles and battling bizarre bosses along the way.

    Apple Arcade is also adding five additional new games in the coming weeks. Real-time multiplayer action-strategy battler Glassbreakers: Champions of Moss for Apple Vision Pro is out tomorrow, November 13. Launching December 4 are the deeply relaxing and satisfying PowerWash Simulator; award-winning roguelite Cult of the Lamb Arcade Edition; Subway Surfers+, which brings the world’s most downloaded mobile game — with completely uninterrupted gameplay — to the service; and NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM+, a 3D fighting game based on the massively popular manga and anime series.

    PowerWash Simulator brings the satisfying experience of blasting away dirt and grime to mobile, exclusively through Apple Arcade. Optimized with touch controls and gyroscope support, players can wash away their worries with the soothing sounds of high-pressure water. Arcade players will also have access to popular packs and jobs at launch, including the SpongeBob SquarePants special pack and bonus jobs, with even more special packs coming post-launch at no additional cost.

    Another fan-favorite hit coming to mobile for the very first time is Cult of the Lamb Arcade Edition, available only on Apple Arcade. This version includes exclusive content, including new follower forms, decorations, and outfits, along with all existing content updates and paid packs.

    The fun never stops on Apple Arcade. Alongside awesome new releases, players can also keep an eye out for exciting updates in their favorite games. Sneaky Sasquatch, a top-played game on the service since its debut, recently launched a massive farming town in the game where players can head east to Grandma’s farm, hop on a tractor, and start planting. They’ll be able to grow nine different types of crops for fun and profit – because even sasquatches needs to make a living.

    Pricing and Availability

    • Apple Arcade is available for $6.99 (U.S.) per month with a one-month free trial. Customers who purchase a new iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV receive three months of Apple Arcade for free.
    • Apple Arcade is part of Apple One’s Individual ($19.95 U.S.), Family ($25.95 U.S.), and Premier ($37.95 U.S.) monthly plans, with a one-month free trial.
    • Arcade Originals are playable across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro. App Store Greats are available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro.
    • An Apple Arcade subscription gives a family of up to six unlimited access to all the games in its catalog.
    • Availability for the 200+ games across devices varies based on hardware and software compatibility. Some content may not be available in all areas.
    1. This offer is available to new subscribers only. One subscription covers one Family Sharing group. The offer is good for three months after eligible device activation. The plan automatically renews until cancelled. Restrictions and other terms apply.
    2. The Apple One free trial includes only services that are not currently used through a free trial or a subscription. The plan automatically renews after the trial until cancelled. Restrictions and other terms apply.

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    Peter Nguyen

    Apple

    pete_nguyen@apple.com

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    Apple

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