The Apple Wallet is expected to gain a new capability in iOS 27 that will allow users to create their own digital passes, transforming QR codes from physical or third-party sources into Wallet-compatible formats.
Apple Wallet already supports credit and debit cards, transit cards, digital keys, and passes issued by third-party apps. However, many services still do not offer direct Apple Wallet integration, limiting how users can store and access their digital passes.
According to a Bloomberg report, Apple plans to introduce a built-in pass creation tool in iOS 27, enabling users to generate custom Wallet passes from QR codes. The feature is designed primarily for apps and services that rely on QR codes but do not currently support Apple Wallet integration.
Users will reportedly be able to access the feature through the standard “+” button in Apple Wallet, where a new prompt will appear offering the option to “create passes for tickets, memberships, gift cards, and more.” Passes can be created either from scratch or by scanning a QR code using the device camera.
Once generated, users will be able to customise their passes using different templates, colours, images, and text fields. The system is expected to include three default styles: standard passes in orange, membership passes in blue, and event passes in purple.
This concept of custom passes is not entirely new, as earlier code leaks from April hinted at similar functionality alongside upcoming Visual Intelligence features in iOS 27. The latest Bloomberg report adds credibility to those earlier findings.
While the feature is expected to be officially unveiled closer to WWDC, similar functionality is already available through third-party apps such as Pass2U Wallet, which allows users to create and manage custom Wallet passes.
Apple Releases iOS 26.5 and macOS Tahoe 26.5 Release Candidates
The release candidates (RCs) for iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and macOS Tahoe 26.5 are now available, as Apple moves closer to finalising this generation of software updates.
The RC builds arrive following the fourth developer betas released on April 27, with earlier iterations rolling out on April 20 and April 13. The initial beta cycle began on March 30, although Apple also re-released the first iOS 26.5 developer beta on March 24 with a revised build number.
Release candidates typically represent the final stage of testing before public rollout, although Apple may still issue additional RC builds depending on stability feedback and bug fixes.
The current RC 1 build numbers are as follows:
iOS 26.5 RC 1: 23F75 (replacing 23F5069b)
iPadOS 26.5 RC 1: 23F75 (replacing 23F5069b)
watchOS 26.5 RC 1: 23T570 (replacing 23T5568a)
visionOS 26.5 RC 1: 23O471 (replacing 23O5468a)
tvOS 26.5 RC 1: 23L471 (replacing 23L5469a)
macOS Tahoe 26.5 RC 1: 25F71 (replacing 25F5068a)
HomePod Software 26.5 RC 1: 23L471 (replacing 23L5469a)
Apple Wallet to Allow Custom Pass Creation in iOS 27 Update
