Operating system: iOS
7.2
Release date:
Release overview
iOS 26 or later is required for the PQC support.
Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) support for Smart ID Mobile App on iOS
This release introduces the foundation for Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) support in the Smart ID Mobile App for iOS, enabling the use of FIPS-204 compliant ML-DSA key material across the Smart ID ecosystem as well as third-party integrations.
New capabilities
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Issuance of Mobile Virtual Smart Cards (VSCs) containing FIPS-204 ML-DSA key material through the standard provisioning flow via Hermod.
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Support for online authentication using ML-DSA credentials.
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Support for digital signing operations using ML-DSA credentials.
Supported algorithms
The following FIPS-204 ML-DSA algorithms are supported:
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ML-DSA-65
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ML-DSA-87
Scope and deliverables
This release represents the initial ("Genesis") PQC implementation for iOS and includes the research, architecture alignment, prototyping, and implementation activities required to enable production-ready support for post-quantum authentication and signing workflows.
This enhancement prepares the Smart ID platform for the transition toward quantum-resistant cryptographic credentials while maintaining a seamless user experience for mobile authentication and signing.
Tickets
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PMOB-3825: FIPS-204 support through ML-DSA-65 and ML-DSA-87 as described above.
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PMOB-4920: iOS 27 is now officially supported.
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PMOB-4918: The onboarding experience for Mobile Virtual Smart Cards has been streamlined. Users can now pair a Mobile VSC with NextVSC on Windows and complete their first Windows logon in a single workflow using a single QR code presented by the NextVSC Credential Provider.
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PMOB-4894: Users can now initiate onboarding by scanning the enrollment QR code directly using their device's native QR scanner or camera application, enabling a faster and more intuitive enrollment experience with fewer steps.
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PMOB-4819: Ephemeral device encryption certificates are now properly removed after usage.
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PMOB-4925: General poller improvements.
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PMOB-4863: Performance optimizations to NextVSC Mobile communication model.
7.0
This release requires iOS 16 or later versions. See section “NextVSC Mobile“ in NextVSC overview and features for details.
Release date: 2026-06-08
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PMOB-4800: Support for NextVSC Mobile.
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PMOB-4773: The minimum supported iOS version has been raised to iOS 16.
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PEX-2575: Significant UI updates involving both graphical elements, textual content, labels, spinners and alerts.
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PEX-2711: Solved an issue where the certificate ‘Subject’ field was treated as mandatory.
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PEX-2708: Solved an issue where a DSKPP PIN error would not be managed properly.
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PEX-2653: Solved a JWS-signature related issue when using the Thales IDPrime MD3940 smart card.
Contact and support
For information regarding support, training and other services in your area, visit https://nexus.ingroupe.com/ .
Nexus offers maintenance and support services for Smart ID Mobile SDK to customers and partners. For more information, see Nexus Technical Support or contact your local sales representative.