Is Apple creating its own Splitwise?
Apple is reportedly working on a Splitwise-like feature that would only require taking a picture of your bill.
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Apple is reportedly working on a Splitwise-like feature that would only require taking a picture of your bill.
- Apple is working on a new tool that would make it easier to split bills between multiple users.
- The feature would require taking a photo of the receipt, assigning items to different people, and creating payment requests.
- The new feature would be made available through the Wallet app or Messages.
With Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) approaching, speculation about what the company could introduce continues to emerge.
One rumor doing the rounds is that Apple will introduce a new feature that lets users split bills among groups.
Whether paying your friends for dinner or movie tickets, you’ll be able to share expenses without downloading additional apps like Splitwise.
The feature would work by taking a picture of a receipt, assigning its items to people, and then generating a payment request, according to Bloomberg.
The feature would also calculate not only the item cost, but also split the tax and tip.
The feature is expected to be announced as part of iOS 27, Apple’s upcoming software update.
The money-splitting tool will be available in Apple Wallet or Messages, allowing users to make payments on Apple Watch.
The service is tied to the company’s payment system, Apple Cash.
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It won’t be the only Apple Wallet-related revamp.
It’s been previously reported that Apple also plans to launch a tool that would allow it to create its own digital passes on Apple Wallet. These could be used to enter the gym, for events, or for similar cases.
Netizens question the need for the feature
“If they can do a better job than Splitwise, tab, plates, etc, then fantastic. The bar is low, so hopefully they deliver,” wrote one Redditor.
Another user noted that the feature most likely won’t be available worldwide, stating: “I guess this will be USA only, as Apple Cash is US only..... after 11 years.”
Other users weren’t sure whether it’s really necessary, stating that restaurants often split the bill without users having to do so.
“What restaurant doesn’t just do this for you? Why am I doing the work? Never in my life would I have needed this feature. Is this common for others?” wrote one user.
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