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Apple brings Tap to Pay to more European countries
Apple is bringing its Tap to Pay functionality to more countries throughout Europe. This is happening after the company opened up access to its NFC tech in order to appease the EU.
Apple is finally opening up NFC to third-party developers in iOS 18.1
Apple isn’t just opening up Near-Field Communication (NFC) access in the European Union; it’s offering third-party access to functions like tap-to-pay in the US and other regions. Third-party developers can start implementing their own contactless transaction systems in the upcoming iOS 18.1.
Apple will allow developers access to its NFC technology, avoiding an EU fine
EU developers will get access to Apple's NFC technology.
NFC Forum wants to bundle age verification and payment receipts in tap-to-pay
The NFC Forum envisions a future wherein one tap is all you need for multiple actions at once, including paying for purchases, getting loyalty point and receiving digital receipts.
How to use Apple Pay on your iPhone for contactless payments
Apple Pay can make it more convenient to buy things while protecting your credit card info. The payment service supports tap-to-pay in physical retail stores, online apps and websites, and person-to-person payments with Apple Cash. Here’s how to use Apple Pay.
Apple offers to open up NFC payments to rival companies in EU antitrust case
The European Commission is welcoming comments on Apple's proposal.
Apple may lift NFC restrictions in Europe to escape antitrust fines
The company was charged with antitrust payment restrictions in 2022.
NFC tech could get faster and go fully contactless within the next five years
You may be able to pay for purchases and get into train stations without having to physically touch your phone to an NFC terminal in the future.
EU charges Apple over NFC payment restrictions on iOS devices
Apple has been accused of limiting developer access to NFC technology on iPhone and iPad, which is against EU antitrust rules.
Apple's 'Tap to Pay' lets iPhones accept contactless payments
Apple is introducing a Tap to Pay feature that lets shops take contactless payments through an iPhone — no extra devices required.
Apple will reportedly allow iPhones to accept contactless payments
Small businesses might soon be able to accept payments using their iPhones without the need for external hardware.
Apple's digital student IDs are coming to Canada and more US schools
n 2021, the University of New Brunswick and Sheridan College outside of Toronto will allow students to add their ID cards to Apple Wallet and use their iPhones and Apple Watches to access facilities and pay for food and other items and services across campus.
Paco Rabanne's latest fragrance has NFC, for some reason
The scent was crafted with the help of an AI, and there's an NFC chip buried in the top of the bottle's head.
Verizon partners with Mastercard to work on 5G contactless payment tech
Mastercard and Verizon say they plan to work together on “transformational” financial technologies.
LG is shutting down its mobile payments service
LG Pay, the mobile payments service, is being phased out in the US less than two years after its launch.
It's already possible to hack an AirTag
A security researcher has successfully hacked an AirTag, making it launch the 'wrong' website.
Disney World will let you use your phone instead of a MagicBand
Walt Disney World is rolling out a MagicMobile service that lets you use your phone or watch for theme park access instead of a MagicBand.
LG's webOS 6.0 smart TVs have a new UI, NFC-equipped remote
LG is rolling out version 6.0 of its webOS smart TV platform, with more voice control, a new look for the interface and a remote with NFC in it.
Flipper Zero turns hacking into a Tamagotchi-style game
Its creators want to show that hacking is 'a skill set like anything else.'
Yubico's latest security key uses NFC and USB-C for authentication
Yubico, the company that wants you to drop passwords and use a physical hardware key instead, has unveiled a new product that works with just about any device and authentication protocol. The YubiKey 5C supports both USB-C and NFC, so it supports Windows, macOS and Linux PCs, along with Android and iOS smartphones or tablets.

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