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Order tracking has always lived in different places—emails, carrier pages, and merchant apps. iOS 26 brings those pieces together by letting Apple Wallet surface shipping details automatically.

The upgrade relies on Apple Intelligence to scan purchase emails and gather order info. It then displays a clean list in Wallet with status, carrier details, and updates as packages move.

Setup takes a minute. Open Settings, find Wallet, and enable Order Tracking for Apple Pay and Mail so Wallet can read receipts and confirmations.

Once enabled, orders roll into Wallet as emails arrive. There’s no need to forward messages or paste tracking numbers into carrier sites.

The Orders view appears in Wallet under the three-dot menu. It organizes purchases by month and year, so older items don’t crowd out current deliveries.

Each order card shows the merchant, the item summary, and the latest tracking status. Tapping an order reveals deeper details, including updates and options to mute alerts.

For privacy, scanning happens on-device for eligible hardware. The goal is convenience without sending your inbox to a server for analysis.

Compatibility matters here. The improved tracking experience is designed for newer devices that support Apple Intelligence, so older iPhones may see the legacy, merchant-opt-in version.

If an order doesn’t appear, look for the basics. The email needs standard shipping details, and the feature only reads the inboxes connected to Mail on the phone.

It helps to keep store newsletters and receipts in separate folders or filters. Cleaner inboxes make it more likely that confirmations are recognized quickly.

Some retailers send multiple updates per order. Wallet stitches those together, so you can check status without toggling between threads.

The biggest daily win is not having to remember which carrier is handling a package. Wallet handles that, and the notification stream stays tidy.

This feature pairs nicely with StandBy on a nightstand or desk. When the phone is charging in landscape, package notifications become easy to glance at.

For homes with frequent deliveries, create a routine. Check Orders in Wallet after lunch and again in the early evening to catch out-for-delivery updates.

If the order list grows long, mark completed items as done. It keeps the active queue compact and reduces notification noise.

Travel can complicate deliveries. When away, mute notifications for non-urgent orders, then unmute when back in town.

If a merchant uses unusual email formats, the order might not parse on day one. Re-enabling the setting or moving the message back to the inbox can prompt a re-scan.

When shopping with Apple Pay, orders tend to appear more reliably. The payment metadata and receipts align well with Wallet’s parser.

Gifts and shared purchases are fine. Orders from shared family cards or joint accounts still show, as long as the receipt lands in a Mail account on the device.

If a household shares the door camera with notifications, combine that with Wallet’s order view. Visual confirmation plus Wallet status makes missed packages less likely.

For large items with freight shipping, carrier links may be limited. Wallet still stores the references, so you have the details handy for calls.

Sometimes an order splits into separate shipments. Wallet shows each shipment as it gets a unique tracking number and keeps them grouped under the same purchase.

If an email account is set to fetch manually, new orders won’t appear until Mail refreshes. Keep auto-fetch on for smoother updates.

Changing email providers won’t break history. Old orders remain in Wallet, and new ones appear as soon as receipts arrive in the active inbox.

Filters in Messages can also help. If merchants text shipping updates, those can live in a separate list so Wallet notifications remain the primary signal.

For white-glove deliveries that require scheduling, Wallet is still useful. Keep the confirmation in place, and the order card acts as a quick reference on delivery day.

When returning items, archive the order card after the refund clears. It reduces clutter and makes current orders easier to scan.

If the Orders view ever stops updating, toggle the Mail permission for Wallet off and on. Small resets like this usually fix temporary stalls.

For those who like a tidy Home Screen, put Wallet in the Dock during busy seasons. A single tap to Orders is faster than digging through folders.

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With a good charging spot set, notifications become a light touch rather than a pull into apps. Wallet stays the single place to check when something ships, moves, or arrives.

Think of Wallet as a simple dashboard, not a new habit to build. The system works in the background and shows up only when there’s fresh information.

On busy weeks, pin important orders by moving them to the top with a quick check-in. Active orders are easier to catch at a glance when they’re grouped.

If a package is marked delivered but isn’t at the door, use the order card to reach the carrier from the details view. Having the number and reference in one place saves time.

Another small tip: label porch bins or delivery notes for carriers during peak season. Smooth drop-offs reduce the number of “where is it?” moments later.

In shared households, Wallet keeps everyone aligned. One person can watch for a signature while another checks the garage or side yard.

The feature is optional and easy to disable. If the inbox mix changes or the flow isn’t helpful, turn it off and revisit later.

For most, though, this turns shipping updates into a quiet, useful layer of the phone. It’s not a new app to manage—just a smarter view of purchases already happening.

As iOS 26 evolves, expect Wallet to recognize more formats and carriers. The base is solid now, and small improvements should make it even smoother over time.

The bottom line is simple. When orders gather themselves in Wallet, the whole delivery experience feels lighter and more organized—exactly how a phone should help.