Apple's latest iPhone announcement is great news for creatives

iPhone 13
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While we're always excited about the next Apple hardware, it's nice when an awesome software update comes along and improves our existing device. And for creatives and small businesses, Apple's latest announcement could be a game-changer.

The company has just announced 'Tap to Pay', a service that lets users receive payments directly to their iPhone, without the need for a separate point-of-sale device. Which, for creatives with something to sell, could be a big deal. All you need is an iPhone XS or above – check out the best iPhone 13 deals if you're after the latest and greatest.

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Daniel John
Design Editor

Daniel John is Design Editor at Creative Bloq. He reports on the worlds of design, branding and lifestyle tech, and has covered several industry events including Milan Design Week, OFFF Barcelona and Adobe Max in Los Angeles.

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