Apple’s upgraded version of Safari browser is equipped with credit card scanning functionality feature to make buying stuff online even simpler.
This new feature allows users to scan a credit card with the device’s camera instead of manually entering the credit card number when completing an online purchase, as reported by 9 to5mac..
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The latest version of iOS 8 will feature the new Safari browser which has option to select "Scan Credit Card" and click a picture of the card automatically to facilitate optical character recognition.
The feature eliminates manual entering of long numbers of credit cards on small devices such as iPhones, which often puts people off mobile commerce.
Safari users can also select credit card details that are stored in its passwords and autofill settings.
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