Goa, May 26 -- The government has officially announced that the old mAadhaar app will soon be discontinued, marking a major shift in the way Aadhaar-related services will function on smartphones in the future. The decision is part of the Unique Identification Authority of India's (UIDAI) larger effort to improve digital security, strengthen privacy controls, and offer users a more advanced and seamless verification experience.

In a post shared on X, Aadhaar's official account informed users about the transition and encouraged them to switch to the newly launched Aadhaar app. The post stated, "mAadhaar will discontinue soon. Download the new Aadhaar App and experience faster access, smarter features & enjoy services at your fingertips. It...