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Apple Wallet gains AI-powered bill splitting and pass scanning with iOS 27

Apple's upcoming iOS 27 update will introduce a new feature called Visual Intelligence to Apple Wallet, designed to simplify bill splitting and pass management. This tool utilizes the iPhone's camera and Siri to scan receipts, automatically divide costs among contacts, and send Apple Cash requests. Additionally, Visual Intelligence can identify and add compatible physical passes, such as boarding passes and loyalty cards, directly into Apple Wallet. AI

IMPACT This feature could streamline personal finance management and digital wallet integration for iPhone users.

RANK_REASON The item describes a new feature within an existing product (Apple Wallet) enabled by an OS update, rather than a new product or frontier release.

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Apple Wallet gains AI-powered bill splitting and pass scanning with iOS 27

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Thomas Godwin) ·

    How to split bills and customize passes in Apple Wallet with iOS 27 Update

    Apple's Visual Intelligence will make splitting the check easier in iOS 27.