According to Apple support, the company’s recently introduced credit card can be damaged by leather wallets and denim jeans — two of the materials it is most likely to come into contact with. The Silicon Valley powerhouse has gone so far as to publish a guide on how to “safely store and carry” the Apple card.
BBC News reports that Silicon Valley tech giant Apple is now warning owners of its newly released credit card to keep the cards away from leather and denim, which could cause “permanent discoloration” according to the firm. The card, which is a plain matte white similar to many of Apple’s other products, and made of titanium, was designed to be eye-catching and stand out from other cards.
But many users are not happy that the card appears to be so delicate, with Apple even being forced to publish a guide on how to “safely store and carry” their Apple card. Unlike the majority of debit and credit cards, Apple’s card can’t simply be placed in your wallet and left there. The guide warns that even storing the card alongside your other credit cards could cause damage.
Apple created a credit card that could be damaged if you're reckless and put it in your pocket or wallethttps://t.co/iVus11JaDH pic.twitter.com/dVivO8YmEH
— kadhim (＾ｰ^)ノ (@kadhimshubber) August 21, 2019
One Apple employee on Twitter stated: “I can say from two months of having the card in my leather wallet, it no longer looks pretty.” Alex Stamos, Facebook’s former chief security officer joked on Twitter: “When not in use, Apple Card should be returned to a uniformly lit white cube.” Others joined in mocking the tech giant.
Do not look directly at Apple Card. Do not speak to Apple Card. Do not denigrate Apple Card in Its Holy Presence. When not in use, Apple Card should be returned to a uniformly lit white cube containing only a British man softly repeating al-lu-min-ee-um. https://t.co/GA1RDb3SvV
— Alex Stamos (@alexstamos) August 22, 2019
I got a new outfit for use with my Apple Card. https://t.co/7wPKRRP8pg pic.twitter.com/jSHYzJy4mr
— Jason Hirschhorn (@JasonHirschhorn) August 22, 2019
"Don’t put the Apple Card in your wallet. Hang in a floating glass frame in a dimly lit, year round 70 degree, humidity controlled location. No flash photography please." https://t.co/HQXceki4Qf
— Mac Cormier (@maccormier) August 21, 2019
“Hello! I I am here to pay with my Apple Card!” pic.twitter.com/EpMIOEPe08
— Chris D'Elia (@chrisdelia) August 22, 2019
You're holding it wrong. https://t.co/SiBFKyzdz8
— John Carney (@carney) August 23, 2019
The card was developed with help from Goldman Sachs and Mastercard and was announced in March as the firm to attempts to offer more services than devices. Apple is also starting its own television streaming platform, a gaming portal, and news app. The Apple credit card is available to individuals in the United States, a release date for UK customers has yet to be announced.
Lucas Nolan is a reporter for Breitbart News covering issues of free speech and online censorship. Follow him on Twitter @LucasNolan or email him at lnolan@breitbart.com
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