Overview
- Apple’s iOS 26.4 Release Candidate notes state that adults in Family Sharing can pay with their own cards while still using Purchase Sharing.
- Apple updated its Purchase Sharing support document to say the organizer pays unless other adult members use their own payment method.
- Children’s purchases will continue to charge the family organizer, keeping existing parental controls in place.
- The change decouples shared content access from a single shared wallet, easing use for groups beyond traditional households.
- Outlets report the public iOS 26.4 release is likely next week, assuming no last‑minute issues with the RC.