• meejle@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    Did anything ever come of Apple’s weird Instant Apps clone, where you had to scan a QR code in a Starbucks or whatever? 🤔

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      2 days ago

      App Clips. I’ve used these several times to pay for meals at restaurants. Those use Local for Toast. QR code on bill. Scan it. Check the items. Add the tip. Pay with Apple Pay. I eventually installed the app, but I think it still uses the clip interface instead of opening the app. Did it for parking once too, different app. My local Sunoco also has App Clip tags at the pumps, but I don’t need those. Definitely a self-serve deal in my experience. I’d see more if I went out more often.

      https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/use-app-clips-iphb3a73ec53/ios