Apple Enables One-Tap Gift Card Redemption in Upcoming iOS Update

Apple ’s upcoming mobile operating system, iOS 27, will enable users to redeem Apple gift cards by tapping them on a compatible iPhone, MacRumors reported Wednesday (Sept. The iPhone will scan a security chip in Apple’s gift cards to verify that the card is authentic and unspent in an attempt to reduce scams, the report said, citing MacRumors contributing researcher Aaron Perris , who found the new feature in code. Apple did not immediately reply to PYMNTS’ request for comment.