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Apple Wallet gains new features for custom passes and bill splitting

Apple Wallet is expanding its capabilities beyond payment processing with new features introduced in iOS 27. Users can now create custom digital passes for memberships or event tickets, and even digitize IDs and passports for eligible US states and for domestic TSA checkpoints. Additionally, a new bill-splitting feature leverages Apple Intelligence to process receipts and facilitate payments through Apple Cash, aiming to replace third-party apps like Splitwise. AI

IMPACT Enhances user convenience by integrating AI-powered receipt scanning for bill splitting and simplifying digital pass management.

RANK_REASON The cluster describes new features and expanded functionality for an existing software product, Apple Wallet.

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Apple Wallet gains new features for custom passes and bill splitting

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Jackson Chen) ·

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