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iOS 18.1 will open up contactless payments on your iPhone, but that could be a mixed blessing

You'll soon be able to use third-party apps in place of Apple Pay and Apple Wallet when using your iPhone.

TechRadar

Apple will let iPhone apps access NFC soon — here's what that means for you

Apple is opening up NFC to third-party apps in iOS 18.1 for developers, meaning the tech could come to various apps.

Tom’s Guide

Apple is going to open up its NFC chip to third-party developers in iOS 18.1 for Apple Pay alternatives

After an EU ruling, Apple must open up its NFC chip to third-party developers for Apple Pay alternatives. And that's finally going to happen in iOS 18.1.

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talkSPORT BET sign up offer: Latest talkSPORT BET welcome offer for 2025

A guide to the talkSPORT BET welcome offer, giving you all the information you need to claim up to £40 in free football bets

The Independent UK

Apple Pay and other digital payments reportedly down worldwide due to Microsoft outage — what you need to know

The massive Microsoft IT outage is bleeding over to contactless and digital payments, including Apple Pay.

Tom’s Guide

Got an old Apple Watch? Turn it into an iPod

The TinyPod turns any Apple Watch into a pocket music player and distraction-free iPhone

The EU will force Apple to offer alternatives to Apple Pay on iPhone — what you need to know

Apple Pay won't be the only payment option available to iPhone users in the EU for much longer.

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Apple agrees to open up Apple Pay in the EU –here's what that means for tap-to-pay

After discussions with the European Commission, Apple has agreed to open up its NFC payments system to third-party developers.

TechRadar

Apple Pay and NFC could get this major upgrade — but there’s one big problem

NFC payments like Apple Pay are slated to get a big time-saving upgrade — so long as it isn't ruined by spam.

Tom’s Guide

2 Fintech Stocks Set to Face Stiff Apple Pay Competition

KeyBanc believes these two incumbents in the fintech space are set for a challenging time amid Apple Pay's newly launched features.

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How to use Apple Pay on your Apple Watch

How to use Apple's NFC payment service, Apple Pay, on your Apple Watch

TechRadar

Apple Shuts Down Buy Now, Pay Later Service in the U.S.

Apple is ending its Apple Pay Later service but will still offer users access to installment loans. Here's what you need to know.

Kiplinger

Apple Discontinues Apple Pay Later, Integrates Affirm Into Apple Wallet

Apple discontinues Apple Pay Later service, focusing on established buy now, pay later players. Plans to enable banks to offer such services through Apple ...

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Apple to make huge Apple Pay change in EU shake-up — developers to get NFC access without Apple Pay or Wallet as company seeks to avoid massive antitrust fine

Apple has concluded an ongoing EU antitrust investigation by making concessions to give other companies more access to its contactless payment systems on the iPhone.

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The Independent UK

Apple kills off its buy now, pay later service service barely a year after launch

Apple is discontinuing its buy now, pay later service known as Apple Pay Later barely a year after its initial launch in the U.S., and will rely on companies who already dominate the industry like Affirm and Klarna

iMore

Apple Pay Later is already being shut down, after only launching last year

After only launching last year, Apple is shutting down Apple Pay Later in favor of new instalment loan options from third-parties.

Windows Central

Apple Pay is on the way to Windows! But you need an iPhone to use it.

Starting with iOS 18, you'll be able to make payments with Apple Pay when using desktop browsers other than Safari. The feature will make it possible to use Apple Pay on Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome.

iMore

Apple Pay is coming to Windows with this iOS 18 update that works in any browser

Apple Pay is getting a big upgrade in iOS 18 that will let users on web browsers scan a code and pay for goods using their iPhone.

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The Independent UK

Apple Pay will have more payment options this fall and will also welcome Windows, Chrome users

Apple Inc. plans to add several new features to Apple Pay and Apple Wallet later this year that will more deeply integrate financing, rewards, and buy now, pay later options into the iPhone when consumers shop on their phones

Golf Monthly

11 Items Fans Are Not Allowed To Bring To The 2024 PGA Championship At Valhalla (And 7 Things They Can)

Valhalla Golf Club in Kentucky has a pretty strict policy on what fans can and cannot bring with them to the second men's Major championship of the season this week...

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Using your phone to pay is convenient, but it can also mean you spend more

Consumers tend to spend about 10% more when they adopt mobile contactless payment methods, according to research from Assistant Professor Yuqian Xu at UNC-Chapel Hill.

TechRadar

The US sues Apple for monopoly antitrust violations, says the company has smothered an entire industry

US Attorneys General have filed suit that Apple is locking in users, hurting development, and making smartphone worse.

Tom’s Guide

iOS 17.4 beta to introduce generated card numbers for Apple Cash — what you need to know

A new feature in the iOS 17.4 beta is the inclusion of generated card numbers for Apple Cash. This new security feature could make shopping online that much safer.

TechRadar

Apple's big iOS and App Store changes explained – 7 things you need to know

Apple has announced some massive iOS and App Store changes in the EU. But what does it all mean for the iPhone?

iMore

Apple will let third-party apps use iPhone's NFC tap-to-pay feature in bid to address EU antitrust concerns

Apple will open Apple Pay's tap-to-pay functionality to third-party wallets and payments to please EU antitrust regulators.

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