Apple Disables New ‘Tap to Provision’ Feature in Apple Wallet Ahead of iOS 18 Release

Apple has disabled the new ‘Tap to Provision’ feature in Apple Wallet ahead of the upcoming iOS 18 release.

The feature was introduced in iOS 16 and allowed users to add cards to their Apple Wallet with just a tap of their iPhone.

Apple has not provided an official reason for disabling the feature, but it is likely due to security concerns. The ‘Tap to Provision’ feature allowed users to add cards to their Apple Wallet without having to enter any personal information, which could have made it easier for unauthorized individuals to add cards to other people’s Apple Wallets.

Apple is expected to release iOS 18 later this year. It is unclear if the ‘Tap to Provision’ feature will be re-enabled in iOS 18 or if it will be permanently removed.

Here are some of the possible reasons why Apple may have disabled the ‘Tap to Provision’ feature:

• Security concerns: The feature allowed users to add cards to their Apple Wallet without having to enter any personal information, which could have made it easier for unauthorized individuals to add cards to other people’s Apple Wallets.
• Technical issues: Apple may have discovered technical issues with the feature that could have led to problems with adding cards to Apple Wallet.
• Feedback from users: Apple may have received feedback from users that the feature was not working properly or that it was not a useful feature.

It is unclear if the ‘Tap to Provision’ feature will be re-enabled in iOS 18 or if it will be permanently removed.

If you are unable to add cards to your Apple Wallet using the ‘Tap to Provision’ feature, you can still add cards manually by entering the card information.

To add a card manually:

1. Open the Apple Wallet app.
2. Tap the “+” button in the upper-right corner.
3. Select “Credit or Debit Card”.
4. Enter the card information.
5. Tap the “Add” button.