Revealed by Bloomberg ahead of WWDC on June 8, 2026, the new "Create a Pass" feature will let any iPhone user turn a printed QR code into a polished Wallet pass — with zero developer setup.
Apple is preparing a major transformation for its Wallet app in iOS 27. According to a report by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman published on May 4, 2026, the next major iPhone update will include a brand-new feature called "Create a Pass" — and for QR code users, it's a genuine game-changer.
In practice, the feature will allow any user to scan a printed QR code — a concert ticket, a gym membership card, a gift card, a loyalty card — and automatically convert it into a clean, well-presented digital pass inside the Wallet app. No more screenshots stored in your camera roll, no more PDFs buried in email threads.
The feature had previously been spotted in Apple's source code by developer Nicolás Alvarez on April 16, 2026. Bloomberg's reporting confirmed its existence. The public release is expected in September 2026, alongside the new iPhone 18 lineup.
Apple has designed the experience to be as accessible as possible. Here is how the feature is expected to work once iOS 27 lands on your iPhone:
Apple is testing three distinct templates, each color-coded for instant visual recognition in your Wallet:
| Template | Color | Primary use | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Orange | Default for any pass type | Gift cards, receipts, discount vouchers |
| Membership | Blue | Recurring venue access | Gym, museum, coworking space |
| Event | Purple | One-off tickets | Concert, game, cinema, festival |
Beyond template selection, customization options include visual styles, image uploads (a business logo or event photo), custom color palettes, and free-form text fields. Apple's goal is to make the finished pass look as polished as those issued directly by major brands.
Since the launch of Passbook (later renamed Wallet) in 2012 with iOS 6, creating an Apple pass was strictly reserved for developers. It required an Apple Developer account ($99/year), a Pass Type ID certificate, and knowledge of JSON and cryptographic signing. The result: only large companies truly benefited.
For over a decade, Wallet was a directory of what brands chose to ship. With iOS 27, it becomes a directory of what people choose to keep. — WalletWallet.dev
iOS 27 radically reverses this paradigm. For the first time, an everyday user will be able to digitize a local festival ticket, a neighborhood bakery loyalty card, or a repair shop warranty slip — without those businesses having spent a single dollar on Wallet integration.
Let's be clear: on this specific point, Apple was behind. Google Wallet has offered the ability to scan barcodes and QR codes from physical passes and create digital versions since 2024. Android users never had to wait for their favorite store to natively integrate Google Wallet.
With "Create a Pass," Apple is finally closing this functional parity gap. It is an implicit acknowledgment that even the most premium closed ecosystem can generate friction when users' daily lives outpace official integrations.
Apple's WWDC 2026 (Worldwide Developers Conference) runs from June 8 to 12, 2026. The opening keynote on June 8 is when Apple will officially unveil iOS 27 and all its features. "Create a Pass" is just one highlight among many expected announcements:
The first iOS 27 developer betas will likely be available immediately after the June 8 keynote. A public beta typically follows in July, with the final release expected in September 2026 alongside iPhone 18.
Based on available information, iOS 27 will support iPhone 12 and later. However, some AI-dependent features (including potentially advanced aspects of "Create a Pass") may be limited to iPhone 15 Pro and newer models, which carry the on-device processing chips required for Apple Intelligence.
| Feature | Expected compatibility |
|---|---|
| Create a Pass (basic) | iPhone 12 and later |
| AI-powered QR scan | iPhone 15 Pro / iPhone 16 and later |
| Siri with Gemini | iPhone 15 Pro / iPhone 16 and later |
| 5G satellite | iPhone 18 Pro only (expected) |
These details are estimates based on pre-WWDC leaks. Apple may adjust compatibility at the official announcement.
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Scan a QR code →With "Create a Pass," Apple is finally dismantling the technical barrier that prevented Wallet from becoming the universal digital wallet it should always have been. No more waiting for your gym, local cinema, or community club to build a PassKit integration — you're in control now.
This evolution is also a recognition of the QR code's status as a universal technology. That small grid of black-and-white squares, once confined to product packaging, has become the interface between the physical and digital worlds — and iOS 27 is giving it its most powerful iPhone home yet.
The real promise of iOS 27 Wallet? That every QR code printed anywhere on the planet can, with one iPhone tap, become a polished pass in your digital pocket.
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