iPhones in the UK now have a major difference to US handsets – and fans are jealous of both sides

THE difference between UK and US iPhones appears to be growing wider, according to reports.

Not only do the physical handsets look different, but the Apple Wallet now has some UK-exclusive perks.

With the iOS 17.1, iPhone users in the UK can add debit and credit cards from select banks in the country to their Wallet app.

The banks include Barclays, Monzo, Starling, HSBC, Lloyds and RBS.

The Connected Cards feature, as Apple calls it, lets UK users consolidate all their accounts in one place.

It also lets users see their bank balance then and there, without having to open their online banking app.

Some US users are envious of the UK's open banking system, which is why the feature was launched in the country.

"Meanwhile in the USA still takes four days to transfer money between your own accounts and the bank just pockets the interest," one American iPhone owner on X (formerly Twitter).

Another : "Lucky. Hopefully they implement this in the US."

However, UK users were quick to point out that the Apple Card - the company's very own credit card - is only available in the US.

Equally, Apple Cash, which is a feature letting users send and receive money in Message or Wallet, is only accessible to US users.

"I just want Apple Card & Apple Cash in the UK," one Brit .

Another : "Mind blowing seeing how much different the Wallet app is in the US compared to the rest of the world.

"Really wish we could get some of the Apple Cash & Apple Card features in the UK."