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The October 6, 2026 episode of 9to5Mac Daily recaps two Apple-related stories: John Ternus's involvement in design decisions at Apple, and recent changes to Apple Cash. The podcast episode, hosted by Chance, was sponsored by Stuff and Roborock and is available across major podcast platforms.
Apple has announced updates to its Apple Cash service, including a new requirement for users to verify their identity starting November 9 to reload their balance. Additionally, Green Dot Bank may soon introduce a feature allowing direct transfers from bank accounts or merchants to Apple Cash, though no specific date has been set. Changes to the arbitration section of the terms are also noted, prompting users to review the updated policies.
Apple has rolled out new Wallet features in iOS 27, including a tool that uses Apple Intelligence to scan a receipt image and make individual items selectable so users can split a bill and calculate tips. The update also lets users create custom Wallet cards by scanning physical cards or building them from scratch, and view recurring payments for Apple Card holders. Splitting a bill requires participants to pay via Apple Cash.
iOS 27 introduces a bill-splitting feature in Apple Wallet that uses the iPhone camera and Apple Intelligence to scan receipts and calculate what each person owes, including tax and tip. The tool works across Messages, Wallet, and Visual Intelligence, with a new Siri camera mode able to identify receipt items and trigger a split-payment option automatically.
Apple's upcoming iOS 27 update adds a feature that uses Visual Intelligence and the iPhone camera to scan a restaurant receipt, divide the cost among a group, and send Apple Cash requests to each person. The update also lets Visual Intelligence scan physical passes like boarding tickets or loyalty cards and digitize them directly into Apple Wallet.
A troubleshooting guide outlines fixes for frequent Apple Wallet and Apple Pay issues, such as cards being declined due to expiration or reissue, outdated iOS software, and regional restrictions. The recommended fixes include removing and re-adding cards, updating iOS through Settings, and verifying that the device's region matches supported Apple Pay markets.