Apple Wallet
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| Other names | Passbook (2012-2015) |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Apple |
| Initial release | September 19, 2012 (iOS 6) |
| Stable release | iOS 18.0
/ September 16, 2024 |
| Written in | Objective-C |
| Operating system | iOS 9 and later |
| Platform | iOS, WatchOS |
| License | Freeware |
| Website | www |
Apple Wallet is an application in iOS that lets users keep coupons, boarding passes, event tickets, store cards, 'generic' cards, credit card and other forms of mobile payment. It was made by Apple and announced at the 2012 Apple Worldwide Developers Conference on June 11, 2012. The application was released with iOS 6 on September 19, 2012. In 2015, Passbook was changed name to Apple Wallet when iOS 9 came out.
Features
 | Parts of this article (those related to features) need to be updated. (November 2024) |
The Passbook application shows the following kinds of 2D barcodes: Aztec, PDF417, and QR. Each digital coupon or ticket is called a "pass". When the user starts Passbook for the first time, a short introduction screen will appear with a button inviting users to find applications on the App Store that integrate Passbook. Passes can also be distributed with the internet via Safari or sent to another user using e-mail.
Passes are synced between iOS devices using iCloud. OS X 10.8.2 and newer also support opening passes to be sent to users' iOS devices. The application is available in iOS 6 or later. It is currently only available on the iPhone and iPod Touch, but not on the iPad.
Passbook has the following features
- Shows 2D barcodes of following types: Aztec, PDF417, and QR.
- Started by location.
- Started by time of pass.
- Localization of the pass. Up to 35 languages can be stored in each Pass.
- Pass changes can be pushed via the Apple Push Notification Service by the provider of the pass or manually updated by the user themselves.
References
- 1 2 "Apple Wallet App Gaining Support for Transit Cards in Paris and Toronto". MacRumors. 2024-05-21. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
- ↑ Trew, James (June 11, 2012). "Apple unveils iOS 6 at WWDC, launch apps with Siri, Facebook integration, Maps". Engadget. AOL. Retrieved September 22, 2012.
- ↑ Crook, Jordan (2015-06-08). "Apple Rebrands Passbook To Wallet". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2025-02-09.
- ↑ "Apple Passbook and its potential impact on the travel industry". Tnooz. June 19, 2012. Archived from the original on July 6, 2013. Retrieved September 27, 2012.
- ↑ "iOS What's New: Passbook". Apple Inc. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
- ↑ "Designing your Pass so it is appropriate for other languages". Oct 29, 2012. Retrieved Jan 8, 2013.
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