Apple building receipt-scanning feature to split bills with friends
▼ Summary
– Apple is developing a new iPhone feature that allows users to photograph a restaurant receipt and assign individual items to different people.
– The tool will automatically calculate each person’s share of the bill, including item costs, tax, and tip.
– Payment requests will be generated through Apple Cash.
Apple is developing a new iPhone capability designed to eliminate the awkward math of splitting a restaurant check. According to a Monday report from Bloomberg, which cited sources familiar with the project, the feature will allow users to snap a photo of a receipt, tag specific items to different diners, and automatically generate payment requests through Apple Cash. The system will factor in each person’s portion of the bill, accounting for individual item costs, applicable tax, and tip.
The move marks Apple’s latest push into fintech and peer-to-peer payment convenience. Instead of manually calculating shares or using third-party apps, iPhone users will soon be able to handle the entire process within their device’s native ecosystem. The feature is expected to simplify one of the most common social friction points: settling a group dinner tab.
By integrating receipt scanning with Apple Cash, the company aims to streamline a task that often requires mental math, separate apps, or awkward follow-up messages. The tool will likely appeal to frequent diners, roommates, and anyone who has ever struggled to figure out who owes what after a shared meal.
Apple has not officially announced the feature, but the report suggests it could debut in a future version of iOS. As the company continues to expand its financial services, this addition would further embed Apple Cash into everyday transactions, making it even easier for friends to split costs without leaving the iPhone interface.
(Source: The Next Web)
