Apple's Account Card found in the Wallet app has been made available to two new countries, offering tap-to-pay access, now adding Australia and Canada, among the top stories of last week. Tech Times Weekly Wrap also picks up on the looming class-action lawsuit that Intel may soon face, particularly for its recent fiasco on its Raptor Lake, the 13th and 14th-gen chips.
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Moreover, there is also new information on Apple's foldable developments, with an analyst revealing the future of these devices from Cupertino.
Apple Account Card Now Available in Australia, Canada
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The Apple Account Card which is exclusive to the United States and Japan only is expanding to two new countries where it will be accessible, adding Australia and Canada accessibility. This came two years after Apple introduced this experience on the Wallet app, initially available on iOS 15.5.
It was revealed by a report that this is part of the recent version, iOS 17.6's release, requiring eligible devices to download and update to it first before getting access to this feature.
After ensuring the iOS 17.6 version's installation, users in Australia and Canada only have to open the Wallet app and tap the '+' button to add the card. If it does not work on the first try, it was noted that users need to have a balance on their Apple Account used in the App Store to get started.
Users may enjoy the tap-to-pay feature when purchasing in Apple retail stores, as well as in-app purchases.
Intel to Face a Class-Action for Raptor Lake Chipset
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A law firm is now gathering members of the class for a possible class-action lawsuit that it will throw on Intel's way, particularly for the significant effect of its faulty Raptor Lake chipsets. The issue stems from Intel's 13th and 14th-gen chipsets that were released in 2023, notoriously known for their instability issues.
In Abington Cole + Ellery's latest post, the attorneys said that affected users who want to join the class and make Intel accountable may do so on its website.
Moreover, a post on Intel's community forum shared by its employee acknowledged the said issue to be affecting the 13th and 14th gen chipsets, centering on its microcode algorithm. The processor receives incorrect voltage notices which leads to usage problems.
Apple's Foldables: 2025 is Not the Year
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The foldable development of Apple that was initially speculated for next year, 2025, is not yet coming according to the latest revelations by a renowned analyst.
According to Haitong Securities analyst Jeff Pu (via MacRumors), the rumors of a foldable iPad will not make it to next yer's release, but there is a good reason for this on Apple's end. This is because by temporarily pushing back the foldable iPad, Cupertino may allocate its efforts and focus on iPhone 17's revamp, speculated to be offering a 'Slim' model.
That being said, it would not see a substantial delay as Pu revealed that a foldable iPhone and iPad may soon follow through come 2026.
