Apple posted a new ad on its YouTube channel promoting Apple Card, showing a therapist who applies for the card through the Wallet app mid-session to book a flash-sale flight to Jamaica. The ad emphasizes that users can apply for Apple Card in about a minute and start spending immediately without waiting for a physical card. The release coincides with Apple's holiday shopping season kickoff, including store decorations and an extended return policy.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-11-06
Digital wallets fall into four categories: closed wallets tied to a single merchant, semi-closed wallets usable across a limited network of merchants, open wallets such as Apple Wallet and PayPal that offer broader flexibility, and crypto wallets for digital currencies. Each type serves different purposes, from budgeting within one retailer's ecosystem to making payments across many locations.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-24
The UK Competition and Markets Authority has proposed requiring Apple to let third-party developers access its iPhone NFC and Wallet features, including Face ID and double-click-to-pay, at substantially lower fees. The regulator says Apple's current fees and closed access rules are blocking UK fintechs from launching competing payment wallets, unlike in the EU where Apple opened such access in 2024 under an antitrust settlement.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-20
General Motors has begun rolling out Apple Wallet digital car key support across nine vehicles from Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC, including the Escalade, Lyriq, Tahoe, Suburban and Yukon lines. The rollout started in a limited form in late September, is expanding through October, and will reach the remaining vehicles by December, with GM saying more models will gain support over time.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-19
Apple's iOS 27 update introduces four upgrades to the Mail app: a new ranking system for more relevant search results, expanded suggestion cards that now support third-party apps, Smart Reply responses tailored to a user's personal writing style, and new Ask Siri buttons offering AI capabilities throughout the app.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-09
Florida and Rhode Island have indicated they have no near-term plans to support Apple Wallet digital driver's licenses, even as more US states roll out the feature. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis publicly opposed digital IDs, citing risk of government abuse, after the state discontinued an earlier digital ID program in 2024. In Rhode Island, AAMVA board chair Walter Craddock said he's waiting for broader demand and more places that accept mobile licenses before investing in the technology.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-08
Samsung Wallet can now lock, unlock, and start select GM vehicles for users in the US and Canada, starting with 2025-2027 Cadillac Lyriq, 2026-2027 Optiq, and 2027 Vistiq models. GM says the feature will expand to more Cadillac models by the end of 2026, with GMC and Chevy trucks gaining digital key support in December. The feature requires Samsung Galaxy devices with both ultra-wideband and Bluetooth Low Energy support.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-07
Apple has introduced Pass Designer, a tool that lets businesses build Wallet passes using templates from Apple or their own designs. Users can import logos, backgrounds, and strip images created in other design software, then assemble them into a finished pass within the tool.
developer.apple.com
· 2026-10-02
Apple has overhauled the Apple Pay checkout screen used in apps and websites for iOS 27, letting users swipe directly between saved cards or tap to open a grid view showing all eligible cards at once. The new sheet surfaces card details like rewards, balances and pay-later options, which merchants and developers can customize based on order needs.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-27
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.
cnet.com
· 2026-09-25
Following the recent rollout of digital driver's licenses in Virginia and Oklahoma, Apple Wallet is expected to add support for Utah, Kentucky, and North Carolina in the near future. Utah has reportedly been detected in Apple's backend systems, Kentucky has completed a digital ID system upgrade tied to its planned launch, and North Carolina has publicly committed to Apple Wallet support by early 2027 as part of its new digital license system.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-09-22
Samsung phone owners have access to both Samsung Wallet and Google Wallet, which overlap heavily in basic functions like storing cards, tickets, passes, keys and IDs, as well as scanning physical cards via camera. Despite this overlap, each app has distinct strengths, with Samsung and Google diverging in areas such as ID support and cryptocurrency handling.
engadget.com
· 2026-09-21
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