Apple released the second developer beta of iOS 15.5 today, and while the update doesn’t bring any significant new features, it hints at some changes that Apple has been working on under the hood. The code analyzed shows that Apple Pay will soon support Bancomat and Bancontact networks.
For those unfamiliar, Bancomat (an Italian company) and Bancontact (from Belgium) are interbank networks similar to Mastercard and Visa. Currently, the cards issued by these networks are not compatible with Apple Pay, but this looks like it will change soon.
iOS 15.5 beta 2 internal codes show that Apple is working with both networks to make their cards compatible with Apple Pay, Apple’s digital payment platform. It’s unclear exactly when support for these cards will be announced, but we’re guessing it will be sometime after the release of iOS 15.5.
Earlier this month, Apple reported that Apple is also working on rebranding iTunes Pass to “Apple Account Card.” This card will show up in the Wallet app with a balance on the user’s Apple ID and can be used for purchases from the Apple Store, the App Store, and app subscriptions.
With today’s beta, more code associated with the Apple account card has been added to the system, confirming that this feature will also be introduced soon.
If you notice any changes in the new beta releases from Apple, please let us know in the comments below or on Twitter @.
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