India, Nov. 10 -- The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched a new Aadhaar mobile app for Android and iOS, which aims to simplify digital identity management for residents. The app lets users securely store, access and share their Aadhaar information, which marks a shift towards a paperless, digital-first approach.

The app supports multiple Aadhaar profiles, with up to five profiles able to be linked to the same mobile number. This feature helps families manage Aadhaar details for each member from a single device. Users can view their Aadhaar on-screen and share information using QR codes or verifiable credentials, without handing over physical copies.

Face authentication (Face ID) is now available for verificatio...