iOS 27 Will Let You Redeem Apple Gift Cards on the Back of Your iPhone

Apple's upcoming iOS 27 will allow users to redeem gift cards by tapping them on the back of a compatible iPhone. According to MacRumors, the gift cards will have a security chip that the iPhone will scan to verify authenticity and ensure the card has not been spent. The redemption process will also include screens for "this card has been blocked" or "cancelled" to prevent attempted scams.

In other Apple news, the company has unveiled its first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, priced at $2,770. This is Apple's most expensive phone yet, and it marks the company's entry into the foldable market, which was pioneered by rivals years earlier. The iPhone Duo was launched at an event fronted by new CEO John Ternus, who took over from Tim Cook this month, as reported by ABC News AU and CBS News.

The new iPhone lineup, including the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, is also more expensive than ever, with prices starting at $1,199 and $1,299 respectively, according to AppleInsider. The iPhone Duo starts at $1,999 for the 256GB model.

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