Shopify has introduced several updates to its platform, aimed at improving seller efficiency and enhancing the buyer experience. The following details outline the key changes related to payment buttons, analytics, and tariff calculations. Let’s take a look at three key updates: 

1. Accelerated Payment Buttons for Mobile Apps

Shopify now supports the integration of Shop Pay and Apple Pay buttons on mobile app storefronts for product and cart pages.

Using Checkout Kit, developers can implement these buttons with minimal code in Swift or React Native. The feature is available to all mobile app storefronts without additional eligibility requirements.

Accelerated checkout options aim to reduce cart abandonment and improve conversion rates by offering buyers faster payment methods.

2. Sidekick Analytics with Natural Language Queries

AI analytics tool Sidekick’s new feature allows sellers to generate custom reports by asking business questions in plain English.

Sellers can input queries like “What was my top traffic source last month?” and Sidekick creates instant reports, with options to refine results through follow-up questions. It leverages conversation history, converts queries to ShopifyQL, and explains metrics. Users can also switch to manual ShopifyQL editing.

How it Helps

This feature simplifies access to advanced analytics, enabling sellers to identify trends in sales, traffic, or customer behavior without technical expertise.

Availability

Accessible in the Analytics query editor when creating or opening reports, requiring no additional setup.

3. USPS Postal Tariff Calculations

Shopify now supports ad valorem duty rates for international orders entering the US via postal carriers, such as Canada Post.

As per the update, duties are calculated based on the product’s country of origin, aligning with US Customs Service rules for postal shipments, distinct from commercial carrier methods using Harmonized System Codes. The feature applies automatically to all US-bound international checkouts.

Impact

Accurate duty calculations at checkout enhance transparency, reducing unexpected costs for buyers and building trust.

Action Required

Sellers can enable this in their admin’s duty settings by selecting “Use postal duty rates into the United States.”

Sources: 

1. https://changelog.shopify.com/posts/integrate-accelerated-checkout-buttons-shop-pay-and-apple-pay-on-your-mobile-app-storefronts  
2. https://changelog.shopify.com/posts/turn-business-questions-into-analytics-reports-with-natural-language-queries
3. https://changelog.shopify.com/posts/shopify-duties-and-import-taxes-usa-postal-rates-support