iOS 27 should include a new feature in the Carteira app that makes it easier to split restaurant bills and other group expenses. Usuários will be able to take a photo of the receipt and the system will automatically calculate each person’s share. The feature considers taxes and tips. The information comes from Mark Gurman, from Bloomberg.
The tool integrates Apple Cash, a peer-to-peer payment service. Ela will also work on the Mensagens app. Aprovações payment may occur by Apple Watch. The launch is scheduled for WWDC26, which starts in a week.
Recurso uses photo to calculate exact division
The new feature allows you to photograph the order or receipt. The system identifies the items and distributes the values among the participants. Ele automatically adds tax and tip suggestions. Depois, generates individual payment requests.
Essa approach simplifies a process that today requires manual calculations or dedicated apps. The resource appears integrated into the Apple ecosystem. Pessoas familiar with the development confirm that the focus is on practicality.
Integração with Apple Cash and Mensagens
The new service connects directly to Apple Cash. Usuários send payment requests via Mensagens. Fast approval via Apple Watch makes the flow more fluid.
The Carteira app centralizes the operation. Quem receives the request and sees the details in the conversation. The system avoids going to traditional banks for small payments. Essa change follows the growing habit of managing money through mobile apps.
- Usuários take a photo of the receipt directly in the Carteira app
- Sistema calculates individual portions with taxes and tips
- Gera payment requests via Mensagens
- Permite approved by Apple Watch
- Integra all to existing Apple Cash
Initial Disponibilidade limited to Apple Cash
The Apple Cash is only available on the Estados Unidos so far. Therefore, the functionality may not come to Brasil immediately. Apple expands financial services gradually.
Especialistas follows how the company will deal with local regulations in different markets. No Brasil, apps like Pix have already mastered fast transfers. The integration of Apple needs to compete with this consolidated reality.
Outras new features expected on the Carteira app
Mark Gurman also mentioned the possibility of creating personalized digital passes in the Carteira app. Essa tool caters to various scenarios such as tickets and documents.
iOS 27 should also bring improvements to the Fotos app, with new editing options. A new camera mode and an app dedicated to Siri are among the expectations. WWDC26 will serve as the main stage for these presentations.
Como feature compares to existing apps
Serviços like Splitwise, Tab and Settle Up already offer account splitting. Nos Estados Unidos, Venmo and Cash App are popular for quick hits. The Apple enters this space with native integration.
The advantage is in simplicity. Não you will need to download another app. Tudo occurs within the ecosystem that the user already uses daily. Taking a photo of the receipt speeds up the entire process.
Detalhes technical still under development
Apple works on accurately recognizing items in the photo. The system needs to identify values, quantities and descriptions correctly. Testes internals evaluate different receipt formats.
Integration with Apple Intelligence can improve image processing. Final Detalhes should only be revealed in the opening keynote of WWDC26. Desenvolvedores await the beta version to explore the possibilities.
The focus of iOS 27 appears to be on performance improvements and refinements. Mesmo therefore, features like this add practical value to everyday life. Usuários who share expenses frequently should notice the difference.
Apple usually announces major updates at the annual conference. Este year, the event takes place in June. The final version of iOS 27 should arrive alongside new iPhones in the second half of the year.
Impacto expected for Brazilian users
No Brasil, the feature may find an audience accustomed to splitting bills in restaurants. Integration with Pix or other local media has not yet been confirmed.
If it arrives, the tool will compete with solutions already existing on the national market. Ease of use within the native app can be an important differentiator. iPhone Usuários awaits new features that simplify common routines.