Pre-orders on the iPhone 13 opened Friday, but those trying to buy one with an Apple Card encountered problems.
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JD Power Ranks Apple Card No. 1 Among Midsized Credit Cards
In a J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Credit Card Satisfaction Study, it ranked the Apple Card as number one in the Midsized Credit Card category.
Adding Participants to Apple Card
Apple Card will let owners add iCloud Family members over 13. Apple released a new video showing how this simple process works. It accompanied a similar clip about adding co-owners.
Video Shows How to add a Co-Owner With Apple Card Family
Apple Card Family is supported by iOS 14.6 will become available in July 2021. It will allow customers to provide access to a spouse, partner, or someone else they trust. The company published a new video showing how it works.
iOS 14.6 Developer Release Candidate Includes Apple Card Family and Podcast Subscriptions
Apple pushed a release candidate for iOS 14.6 to developers which includes Apple Card Family and Podcast subscriptions.
Apple Card Family Features, Restrictions Revealed in Support Document
Apple has released a support document outlining the features of the recently launched Apple Card Family. AppleInsider published a breakdown of what it says.
Detailed in a support document, Apple Card Family is available to one cardholder and one member of their Family Sharing group who is 18 or older. Touted as a rethinking of traditional credit cards, the new service enables both members of an account to share a credit line while simultaneously building credit. A total of six people, including owners or co-owners, can be assigned to a particular Apple Card account. Participants must be 13 or older. Co-owners share full responsibility for account balance and payments, and have their credit reported equally in their own name, Apple says.
Shared Apple Card Users Can Now Build Credit Together
Apple Card was the first product announced at the company’s spring event on Tuesday, and a new feature called Apple Card Family is coming.
Our Favorite Features Coming to iOS 14.5
The Mac Observer has a couple of people running the iOS 14.5 beta, and here are some of our favorite features.
Canada Approves Apple Card and Apple Cash Trademarks
Canadian users may be able to user Apple Card and Apple Cash in the not too distant future. The trademarks for both have now been approved in the country, iPhone in Canada reported.
Apple applied for the trademark ‘Apple Card’ and ‘Apple Cash’ back in July 2019, and recent action history shows both were approved on January 25, 2021… Apple Inc. is listed as the applicant, with the filings completed by agent Baker & McKenzie LLP… It’s unclear if Apple will ever launch Apple Cash and Apple Card in Canada, but it’s always a positive sign to see trademarks for new features approved.
iOS 14.5 Beta Adds New Financial Features to Apple Wallet
Apple has released the iOS 14.5 beta and with it comes new features for Apple Card customers like budgeting and family sharing.
Get Four Months of Free Unlimited Coffee With Apple Pay and Panera Bread
Apple is partnering with Panera Bread on a deal for the MyPanera+ Coffee subscription. Sign up through January 27 for perks.
Apple Now Lets You Apply for Apple Card Online
Do you want a Goldman Sachs-backed Apple Card but don’t have Apple devices? You can now apply for the credit card via a web application.
Apple Posts Job Listing for Apple Card Service & Customer Experience Manager
Apple has posted a job listing on Thursday for the position of Apple Card Service & Customer Experience Manager, Wallet & Apple Pay.
Here’s How to Disinfect Your Apple Card
Brittney Myers wrote a guide on how to disinfect your Apple Card and other credit cards. I think it’s useful in situations where you’re unable to pay contactless with Apple Pay. We’ve heard for years that our smartphones are dirty, with some saying they can be dirtier than a toilet. I expect that credit and debit cards will have a similar level of uncleanliness.
According to Harvard Health, the coronavirus can live on plastic and stainless steel for up to three days, and the CDC advises that frequently touched objects and surfaces should be cleaned and sanitized at least once a day. In addition to copious handwashing, cleaning your frequently used items can help keep your home germ-free.
Amazon Apple Card Option is Disappearing
People are starting to notice that their Amazon Apple Card payment option has disappeared.
Another person was told that the Apple Card is “not allowed on your account,” which is curious as the Apple Card is a Mastercard that should be accepted where Mastercard is accepted. A third person was told that the issue was on Apple’s end, so it appears that Amazon’s support staff has no insight what’s going on at this time.
Update: In a statement to MacRumors, an Amazon spokesperson said the following: “We are aware of this technical issue and are actively working to resolve it as soon as possible.”
Apple Card Offer - $75 Cash Back at Nike
Apple is offering $75 back to new Apple Card users when they spend $75 or more in Nike apps or stores. The offer applies to customers who open an account before November 15, 2020 and make the purchases within the first 30 days.
Apple Ends Barclays Rewards Card to Focus on Apple Card
Apple has canceled the Barclays Rewards card so that it can focus on Apple Card and make that the premier way for people to purchase Apple products.
Security Friday: Instagram, Packet Loss, and Fortnite – TMO Daily Observations 2020-08-14
Andrew Orr and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Security (read: Facebook) news, Apple Card id protection, and Fortnite. Extended edition brought to you by intellectual laziness.
Apple Card Customers Should Use Mastercard ID Theft Protection
There are a couple of benefits you can receive if you’re an Apple Card customer. One benefit is Mastercard ID Theft Protection.
Apple Card Guide: All of the 3% Cash Back Merchants
Apple is treating Apple Card as a service, not just a physical product, and will continue to add merchants to its 3% Daily Cash program.
Panera Apple Pay Now Gives You 3% Cash Back
Panera announced today that it will offer Apple Card customers 3% cash back when they use Apple Pay in its app, website, and stores.
Experian Starts to Show Apple Card in Credit Reports
Although Apple nor Goldman Sachs has officially announced it, some Apple Card customers are starting to see it on their Experian credit reports.
Pay Your Apple Card Bill Online With the New Web Portal
Apple has finally created a web page to let you pay your Apple Card bill online. It has the same features as the iOS Wallet app.
‘Path to Apple Card’ Helps You Get Approved for Apple Card
Path to Apple Card is a new program from Apple and Goldman Sachs to help you get approved for Apple Card if you were declined.