If you own an iPhone and have managed to secure a ticket to the Paris 2024 Olympics this summer there are some new updates that you might want to take advantage of. Apple has just announced the launch of an update to its Wallet app and Maps service which should make navigating the French capital a lot easier. Firstly, there's now the option to add a new Navigo card to your smartphone and Apple Watch that simplifies buying tickets on the Paris transport network.
Once installed, you won't need to try and speak French at the local ticket office with all top-ups and travel payments made via the Île-de-France Mobilités iOS app. You can also purchase select passes right from the Apple Wallet making things even more simple. Forget your Fire TV Stick - impressive new way to stream content is coming to the UK After you've purchased your digital tickets, just tap your iPhone or Watch at the gates to gain access to stations.
It all look very simple and should take the pain out of using public transport or old-fashioned paper tickets. “In the lead-up to what will surely be an amazing summer for the Paris region, we’re thrilled to bring Navigo cards to Apple Wallet and provide Parisians and visitors with an incredibly convenient and secure way to ride transit in Paris and explore the city,” said Jennifer Bailey, Apple’s vice president of Apple Pay and Apple Wallet. “Users will love the safety, security, and seamlessness of purchasing passes and riding with a Navigo card in A.
