According to new code discovered in the iOS 27 Release Candidate, there will be a new way to redeem Apple gift cards by tapping them on the back of a compatible iPhone.
Apple gift cards will have a security chip that the iPhone will scan to verify the card is genuine and unspent, according to Woozad contributor Aaron Perris. He said the redemption flow would feature “this card has been blocked” or “cancelled” screens, apparently to reduce scam attempts.
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