In Apple's just-released iTunes 11, users visiting the iTunes Store to redeem gift cards have a new option allowing them to simply take a photo of the code on the back of the card with their computer's camera in order to redeem their cards.
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The option, which requires a card containing a box around the code to assist with recognition, allows users to quickly and easily redeem gift cards without having to worry about accurately typing in the unique 16-character code. Users are also still allowed to enter their codes manually for redemption.
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Bring this functionality to the iPhone, please! :apple:
Agreed. I can see this coming soon, iOS 6.1, if I had to guess.I'd love it if this applied to those '(App|Song|Book|Video) of the week' paper cards you can get at Starbucks. I usually pick one up but so seldom redeem them because the code is a pain in the tookus.
Download the Starbucks App and all the free picks get emailed right to the app and you can click the link to download instantly.
Download the Starbucks App and all the free picks get emailed right to the app and you can click the link to download instantly.
I had 6 free songs in the star bucks msg center and just click on the iTunes icon = Bam easy download- No sign in etc ... :o