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Here’s why Walmart still does not accept Apple Pay
Walmart continues to reject Apple Pay and other NFC payment methods in its over 4,600 U.S. stores, firmly standing by its decision as of…
First Apple Pay competitor launches tap-to-pay on iPhone in Norway
Norwegian payment service Vipps has becomes the first company to introduce a competing tap-to-pay solution to Apple Pay on iPhones…
iPhone developers can soon offer in‑app NFC transactions using the Secure Element
Starting with iOS 18.1, developers will be able to offer NFC contactless transactions using the Secure Element from within their own apps…
Apple settles App Store NFC payments probe with EU to avoid fine
Apple will open its NFC tap-and-go mobile payments system to rivals, EU antitrust regulator said on Thursday, even as its chief…
Apple to conclude ‘tap-and-go’ NFC payments probe with EU
Apple will conclude a long-running EU antitrust investigation into its mobile payments system by allowing rivals greater access to NFC chips…
Apple’s offer to open up NFC reportedly to be approved by EU next month
Apple’s offer to open NFC in iPhone to rivals is set to be approved by EU antitrust regulators as soon as next month after it tweaked some…
Apple announces changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store in the European Union
Apple today announced changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store impacting developers’ apps in the European Union (EU) to comply…
Apple vows to open up NFC on iPhones to rivals in a bid to sidestep potential EU antitrust action
In an attempt to appease EU regulators, Apple offers a decade-long truce, inviting rivals to share its coveted iPhone tap-to-pay NFC tech…
Apple offers to let mobile payment rivals access tap-and-go NFC in EU antitrust case
Apple has offered to let rivals access its NFC tap-and-go mobile payments systems used for mobile wallets, a move that could settle EU…
Judge orders Apple to face Apple Pay antitrust lawsuit
A U.S. judge on Wednesday ordered Apple to face a private antitrust lawsuit by payment card issuers accusing the company of thwarting…
NXP Semi hints Apple’s iPhone might keep defying China smartphone slump
NXP CEO Kurt Sievers said that China’s smartphone market is still struggling, but that chip orders from one major non-Android customer…
Apple to defend Apple Pay in Europe at February 14th EU hearing
Apple will seek to convince EU antitrust regulators that it does not block rivals’ access to its technology used for mobile wallets…
Square to bring Tap to Pay on iPhone to Square sellers this year; launches early access program today
Square today announced that it is working with Apple to enable Tap to Pay on iPhone, Apple’s contactless payment acceptance capability…
Apple’s NFC battle to protect iPhone, Apple Watch user’s security
Apple’s next antitrust battle is over contactless payments like Apple Pay. This is about access to the iPhone’s and Apple Watch’s NFC chip…
Apple hit with EU antitrust charge over Apple Pay
The European Union (EU) hit Apple with a formal antitrust complaint on Monday, alleging the company’s Apple Pay has curbed competition…
EU looks to force Apple to open iPhone’s secure NFC to third-parties
Apple’s iPhone security may be damaged by the European Union as it looks to force Apple to open iPhone’s currently secure NFC to…
Apple soon to turn iPhones into tap-to-pay payment terminals
Apple will soon launch a new service that will let small businesses accept tap-to-pay payments directly on their iPhones without additional…
New video shows iPhone opening hotel door with Room Key in Apple Wallet
The process of adding a hotel room key to Wallet on an iPhone and demonstrates the process of using a digital room key stored in…
EU antitrust regulators poised to charge Apple over its NFC chip tech
EU antitrust regulators are set to charge Apple with anti-competitive practices related to its NFC chip technology, people familiar with the…
Apple’s legal battles set to heat up in the European Union
The European Union’s Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager issued a reminder that the tech giant’s legal battles across the…
Apple Pay targeted in Dutch antitrust probe
Apple faces scrutiny from Dutch antitrust regulators who are probing whether Apple Pay users get a free choice of financial apps with…
EU weighs legislation that could force Apple open iPhone NFC chip to third-parties
The European Union is weighing legislation that could force Apple to open iPhone’s NFC chip to competitors. The potential rules would grant…
EU considers forcing Apple to open iPhone’s NFC chip to third parties
The European Union is considering new rules that would likely require Apple to give third parties access to the NFC chip inside iPhones…
Apple acquires Mobeewave for $100 million
Apple has acquired Mobeewave Inc., a startup whose technology allows iPhones to act as mobile payment terminals, people familiar with the matter…
BMW Connected app updated with Apple Car Key support
With Apple Car Key support, you can now use your iPhone as a key for your compatible BMW, while enjoying maximum security and data protection…
Apple’s App Store, Apple Pay targeted by EU antitrust regulators
On Tuesday, Apple found itself the target of two EU antitrust investigations into its App Store and Apple Pay.The European Commission said…
Apple subsidiary Claris launches FileMaker 19
Claris International Inc., an Apple subsidiary, today announced the launch of FileMaker 19: the company’s first open platform for developers to rapidly…
Apple-backed NFC Forum approves global wireless charging specification
The NFC Forum, of which Apple is a Sponsor Member, announced today that its Board of Directors approved and adopted the Wireless Charging Specification…
Apple reveals new ‘CarKey’ feature in iOS 13.4 beta
Apple today released the first beta version of iOS 13.4 with a new CarKey feature that will allow the use of iPhone or Apple Watch as a car key and more…
Apple negotiating with Middle East banks to deliver Apple Pay to Israel
Apple is in negotiations with banks in the Middle East to deliver Apple Pay to Israel where many businesses have recently adopted…
German law set to force Apple to grant banks, payment rival access to iPhone’s secure NFC chip
Banks and payment service rivals complain that Apple restricts access to iPhone’s secure NFC chip…
Apple warns of security risks from German law to force open Apple Pay system to rivals
Apple said on Friday moves in Germany to force it to open up its Apple Pay mobile payments system…
Xiaomi gears up to peddle Apple Watch knockoff
As Xiaomi gears up to launch its 108-megapixel phone at its November 5th event, the company has also unveiled details…
Apple Pay draws EU antitrust scrutiny
Apple Pay has drawn the focus of European Union antitrust investigators, who have solicited payment companies for feedback on the service…
iPhone users can scan German ID cards in iOS 13; many other countries expected to follow
The Federal Ministry of the Interior has announced that it will be possible to scan German ID cards with an iPhone running iOS 13…
Apple’s new NFC support will change the way you pay
Apple doesn’t participate in a lot of outside developer conferences…
Apple reveals NFC sticker support for Apple Pay
NFC support on the iPhone is about to get a lot more advanced real soon…
Apple Pay VP reveals plans to make iPhone NFC great again
Apple’s VP Internet Services, Jennifer Bailey recently confirmed Apple is working with…
Apple to extend iPhone NFC capabilities for EU Brexit app by end of 2019
Apple will expand the iPhone’s NFC chip reading capabilities before the end of 2019…
EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager may investigate Apple Pay if there are formal complaints
Apple’s mobile payment service Apple Pay, launched in October 2014, is available in 10 EU countries…
Brexit: UK government’s battle with Apple over EU citizens app
The UK government is preparing to launch a smartphone app to make it as easy as possible for EU citizens…
