Wednesday, 8 July, 2026
Say Cheese! US to Allow Passport Photos Right from Your Phone
By TechShots Studio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that Americans will soon be able to use their smartphone or laptop cameras to take passport photos, skipping retail photo centers. The State Department is shifting most of the application process online, using real-time security systems and facial recognition to verify user-captured digital images. The tech-driven initiative aims to slash in-person appointments and dramatically reduce wait times.
Read full story at TIMES OF INDIA