The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched a new Aadhaar app. This information was shared by Aadhaar (UIDAI) in a post on social media platform X. Through the app, you will now be able to always carry your Aadhaar in your phone. Additionally, you will be able to securely share your ID using face scan. UIDAI stated that the new app is more safe and user-friendly. Meanwhile, the old mAadhaar app will be discontinued. How the new app works This new Aadhaar app, launched by UIDAI, will replace the old mAadhaar. The name of the app has not been clearly stated yet, but it is aimed at strengthening Digital India. Through this app, Aadhaar cards can now be downloaded and stored on the phone. Face authentication will be used for sharing, which will provide biometric security. Features of Aadhaar’s New App Many new features have been added to the app… What will change from the old mAadhaar The old mAadhaar app is now being discontinued. Users will have to shift to the new app. The old app only had Aadhaar download and sharing, but security was low.
The new app has added face recognition, which is the latest technology. According to UIDAI, this will further strengthen privacy. How to download and use How security has increased in the new app Complaints of Aadhaar data leaks used to come earlier. Now, with sharing via face scan, unauthorised access will become difficult. The app has end-to-end encryption. UIDAI officials said that users’ data will remain completely safe. No third party will be able to access it. Aadhaar started in 2009 Aadhaar started in 2009. Now, more than 1.3 billion, or 130 crore people, have Aadhaar. First there was a paper card, then the mAadhaar app came. Now, under Digital India, a fully digital app has been launched. The government’s effort is to make every service available online. UIDAI will release the updated app on both the Play Store and App Store, and users will be notified once it’s live. Those already using the old version can simply update it. More features, including Aadhaar-based payments and services, are expected to be added later.
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