Because it’s a secret handshake between two tech giants. PayPal started in 1998 as a way to beam money between Palm Pilots. Apple started in a garage with a computer named Apple I. Now they’re shaking hands inside your pocket. That’s insane when you think about it.
Also, PayPal has a mascot named “Payson.” Yes, a cartoon character named Payson. I’m not joking. He’s a blue blob with glasses. Adding PayPal to your Wallet is basically inviting a digital blob to hang out with your airline miles. Pure poetry.
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Will This Drain My Battery?
Nope. Apple Wallet barely sips power. PayPal’s backend runs on servers that hum like a giant beehive. Your phone just sends a tiny ping to confirm you’re you. That ping uses less energy than a single blink. Blink away.
One more funny thing: PayPal’s headquarters in San Jose has a slide. An actual indoor slide for employees. So when you tap your phone to pay, you’re technically sliding into the future.
