The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced that the existing mAadhaar app will be discontinued soon. The UIDAI is replacing the older application with a redesigned Aadhaar platform that focuses heavily on selective data sharing and stronger authentication method.
The UIDAI has been encouraging citizens to switch to the newly launched Aadhaar app, now available on the App Store for iPhone users and the Google Play Store for Android devices. Designed to make Aadhaar management more convenient and secure, the app allows users to store and update their Aadhaar details, as well as share information when required.
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It has extended its free online Aadhaar document update service by another year, allowing residents to update and verify their identity and address documents on the myAadhaar portal at no cost. According to an official UIDAI memorandum, the facility will now remain available until June 14, 2027, instead of ending on June 15, 2026, as previously announced.
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The new Aadhaar app introduces a more privacy-focused approach compared to the older system, which often revealed a user's complete identity details during verification. The updated version limits the information shared, enhancing user control and security. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), an Aadhaar official said the new Aadhaar app offers a faster, safer, and smarter digital experience, featuring secure QR code-based Aadhaar sharing and other advanced privacy-centric tools.
