This is mobile tech news only because it can affect millions of travelers going to Mexico or Canada. Currently you don’t need a US passport to travel to either of those countries but the rules change next year effective January 7. US citizens can currently use a photo ID to enter Mexico or Canada but when the new rules go into effect you will need a US passport, and since it can take 6 to 8 weeks to get one for the first time you should apply now for travel early next year.
(NBC San Diego via inFlightHQ)
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