iOS 27 Introduces New 'Tap to Share' Feature, But Not Available in EU
iOS 27 introduces a new feature called Tap to Share, which allows merchants to connect to a customer's device with an NFC tap for data exchange. This feature is an extension of the existing Tap to Pay on iPhone feature, which enables contactless payments. The Tap to Share feature is not currently available in the European Economic Area, which includes all EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway.
- ▪The Tap to Share feature requires an iPhone 12 or newer to function.
- ▪Tap to Share is not available in the European Economic Area, which includes the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway.
- ▪The feature allows customers to share contact details, provide shipping addresses, and add or share Apple Wallet passes.
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iOS 27 Introduces New 'Tap to Share' Feature, But Not Available in EUWednesday June 10, 2026 10:51 am PDT by Joe RossignoliOS 27 has a new "Tap to Share" feature that lets merchants use their iPhone to connect to a customer's device with an NFC tap for the purpose of data exchange. This is useful for small business owners, vendors at local markets, and so forth. Tap to Share is an extension of the existing Tap to Pay on iPhone feature, which lets merchants accept contactless payments on an iPhone, with no point-of-sale hardware required. The latter feature allows customers to pay by simply tapping their iPhone or Apple Watch, contactless credit card or debit card, or other contactless payment option on the merchant's iPhone. Payment is securely completed using NFC, like Apple Pay.
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