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Now you can order a beer at a baseball game with a text - and it's a great example of of how Apple is going after Facebook

The pilot is only taking place in a few sections (142, 143, 144 and 145) and only during 10 games this season.

Now you can order a beer at a baseball game with a text - and it's a great example of of how Apple is going after Facebook

If you're in the right section during the right game, you might find a QR code on the seat in front of you. Scan it with the Camera app on your iPhone. It will look like this:

If you

That QR code will open up the Messages application and start a conversation.

That QR code will open up the Messages application and start a conversation.

The chat will bring up a menu of drinks.

The chat will bring up a menu of drinks.

You pay with Apple Pay, and the system already knows which seat you're in.

You pay with Apple Pay, and the system already knows which seat you

Then, someone will bring your beverages to your seat so you can enjoy the game.

Then, someone will bring your beverages to your seat so you can enjoy the game.

If you're catching a home Phillies game from July 20-25 or August 2-5, you should check it out.

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