Today I was just messing around and clicked on the AppStore button in the passbook app to find that it brought me to a list (much like it did before) in the AppStore but this time there was only 1 app on the list, Starbucks! So once I reinstalled it and opened it up I found that it is in fact Passbook enabled!
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First Passbook Enabled App
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For security reasons I'm avoiding Passbook.
I'm sure at some point Apple will have it debugged & rather reliable. But until then I'd rather read about other people's problems with it, instead of compromising my financial data.
I'm sure at some point Apple will have it debugged & rather reliable. But until then I'd rather read about other people's problems with it, instead of compromising my financial data.
That's so cool! There are currently no Passbook enabled Apps in the UK though
Looks like the Starbucks UK app is the same but I don't have a valid card number to test it.
The starbucks app has had that feature you screenshotted for awhile now... I added my e-card to it a couple months ago
What financial data? It isn't going to link your bank account in any way. Only things like club cards (Starbucks, Home Depot, etc.) or tickets (airline, concerts, etc.)
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I still dont understand passbook yet..
so if I have a Starbucks gift card, I enter the gift card number into passbook, then I wont need to carry the gift card around anymore?
so if I have a Starbucks gift card, I enter the gift card number into passbook, then I wont need to carry the gift card around anymore?
The Starbucks app already does this. It's nothing to do with Passbook. The app displays a barcode for their stores to scan and it updates your online account deducting the balance, which is then forwarded to the app.
They might put passbook integration in there eventually, but I'm yet to understand any benefit of doing so - if you're a regular user it's probably actually quicker to use the app, and you'd get other features such as seeing your loyalty card points and being able to refill your balance with one tap.
Yes, you will then be able to pay with your phone.
Edit: it looks like 2 people beat me to it.
No passbook just gives you the scannable part from the app. The app has done it for years, but its another place to within the phone.
Ideally passbook will be where all the scanable cards, tickets, etc will be. Rather than various emails and apps. Its like a wallet app on your phone.
Yeah, it's my understanding Passbook aggregates all scan/payment apps into a single location and then provides some common interfaces and a more consistent UI.
Plus I believe some of the API allows for geo-location, so you walk into Home Depot and your Passbook notifies you of the $50 Home Depot gift card in your Passbook.
Of coures these features can be implemented in individual apps, this is more about creating a consistent user experience.
So a container(or album) of all the scanable pictures on your phone?
Would rather have NFC tied to my CC instead. seems simpler.
I think I remember reading somewhere that Apple doesn't want to tie your bank account info or CC's to your phone, which is why Passbook is limited to club cards and tickets.
Also, NFC hasn't really taken off in the US.
Sorry guys for the false alarm unfortunately couldnt get a card to test it but finally did and no change just the normal in app barcode... Guess I got my hopes up because it finally appeared in the passbook AppStore section
Their policy is they won't take app payments in the Drive-through. You would have to go inside. I have tried before. In fact, if you are inside and you are having trouble with the scanner, they won't help you. They can't touch your phone. They'll say, "Try again".
