- Apple introduced a Siri in Camera shortcut that parses a printed receipt and lets users pick individual items to split the total with Apple Cash.
- The feature is bundled into the upcoming iOS 18 release, which Apple says will roll out to devices later this year. It works on iPhone models that support the current Camera app and require iOS 18 or newer. Users must have Apple Cash set up, and the split can only be sent to contacts who also use Apple Cash.
- If it works as advertised, diners can avoid manual calculations and third‑party apps for simple group tabs. The limitation to Apple Cash means it won’t help those who prefer other payment methods.
- As with many Apple‑first features, adoption will depend on how quickly iOS 18 reaches the majority of users and whether competitors roll out similar native receipt tools.