Friends, as we all know that Aadhaar card, PAN card, identity card etc. are very important documents for Indians, if we talk about Aadhaar card, it is for opening a bank account, getting a SIM card, taking admission in school and college, in such a situation, Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has officially announced that the existing mAadhaar app will be discontinued soon. This means that the users who are currently dependent on this app will not be able to avail Aadhaar related services through it in the coming time. UIDAI has launched a new Aadhaar app, which is now available for download on both Android and iOS devices, let’s know complete details about it.
The new Aadhaar app is designed to give users a smarter, faster and secure digital experience. Its main objective is to help citizens save their Aadhaar details securely, keep their information updated.
UIDAI confirms closure of mAadhaar app
UIDAI confirmed that the old mAadhaar app will be discontinued soon. The authority said the new Aadhaar app comes with advanced security features and better accessibility, including support for 13 Indian languages.
Key features of the new Aadhaar app
• QR-based Aadhaar sharing:
Users can share their Aadhaar details securely through QR Code, without exposing any unnecessary personal information.
• Selective data sharing:
The app offers a ‘Selective Share’ feature, which allows users to choose what details they want to share, including:
Name
photo
age
gender
mobile number
Address
base position
• Offline Identity Verification:
This app enables identity verification even without internet connectivity, making it even more convenient and secure.
• Advanced Biometric Security:
Users can lock their fingerprint, facial recognition and iris authentication data directly through the app to prevent misuse. These locks can also be removed if needed.
Existing users may need to reset their profile
UIDAI has not yet clarified whether the data from the old mAadhaar app will be automatically transferred to the new Aadhaar app or not. As a result, existing users may have to manually reset their Aadhaar profile after downloading the updated app.
Where to download the new Aadhaar app
• Android users can download it from Google Play Store.
• iPhone users can download it from Apple App Store.
Users are advised to migrate to the new Aadhaar app as soon as possible to continue availing Aadhaar linked digital services without any interruption.
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