Apple Pay - Revolutionizing the Way We Pay
Apple’s goal is to make the lives of their users easier. From laptops, to the App Store, and the new Apple Watch, they certainly are doing so, but Apple’s newest software integration is about to change the way we pay. Apple Pay is basically a virtual wallet that lets you pay with just your device and your fingerprint.
Apple Pay works both in physical retail stores and online. The Near Field Communication antenna that is built into the iPhone 6 enables you to pay simply by placing your finger on the fingerprint scanner and being near a contactless reader. Your iPhone will then vibrate or beep, letting you know your payment was successful. Apple Pay will also be available on the Apple Watch when it is released in April. You can also use Apple Pay on your iPhone 6, iPad Air 2, and iPad Mini 3 at select online retailers, such as Airbnb and Target.
Apple Pay works both in physical retail stores and online. The Near Field Communication antenna that is built into the iPhone 6 enables you to pay simply by placing your finger on the fingerprint scanner and being near a contactless reader. Your iPhone will then vibrate or beep, letting you know your payment was successful. Apple Pay will also be available on the Apple Watch when it is released in April. You can also use Apple Pay on your iPhone 6, iPad Air 2, and iPad Mini 3 at select online retailers, such as Airbnb and Target.
To add a credit card to Apple Pay, simply go to Settings, Passbook & Apple Pay, and then select add credit or debit card. If you’re adding a card using your iPhone, you can use the iSight camera to take a picture of the information versus entering it manually. Within settings you can choose which card you would like to default to; you are able to change this card at anytime.
While it initially may seem unsafe to store all of your credit card information in your phone, cards are actually given a unique Device Account number which is then encrypted, making sure no one has direct access to your card information. Apple Pay may actually be one of the safest way to pay because retailers can no longer see your name, card number, or security code.
Apple Pay truly is about to revolutionize the way we pay. It is important to note that Apple Pay is only available on iPhone 6, iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 3, and the Apple watch. For more information on Apple Pay and for all your Apple support needs, contact us at support@cranstonit.com.
While it initially may seem unsafe to store all of your credit card information in your phone, cards are actually given a unique Device Account number which is then encrypted, making sure no one has direct access to your card information. Apple Pay may actually be one of the safest way to pay because retailers can no longer see your name, card number, or security code.
Apple Pay truly is about to revolutionize the way we pay. It is important to note that Apple Pay is only available on iPhone 6, iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 3, and the Apple watch. For more information on Apple Pay and for all your Apple support needs, contact us at support@cranstonit.com.