Apple’s move to open up near-field communications (NFC) technology — specifically so that third-party developers can integrate NFC transactions — may turbocharge digital wallets’ momentum. As PYMNTS reported this week, beginning with its newest iteration of the company’s operating system — iOS 18.1 — developers...
Apple says it is giving developers access to its near-field communication (NFC) technology. “Starting with iOS 18.1, developers will be able to offer NFC contactless transactions using the Secure Element from within their own apps on iPhone, separate from Apple Pay and Apple Wallet,” the...
Is PayPal getting ready to offer “offline” payments? The company seems to be indicating a move in that direction as new European Union regulations go into effect for its partner Apple, per a report Thursday (Feb. 8) by TechCrunch. As that report noted, the coming Digital Markets Act (DMA)...
Cryptocurrency payment technology company ivendPay has unveiled a crypto payment system enabled by near-field communication (NFC). By integrating NFC technology with cryptocurrency payments, ivendPay has made the payment process as seamless as using a traditional card, the company said in a Monday (Nov. 27) press release. Users...
August 21, 2024
Every innovation needs a supporting infrastructure network to scale. And, with the news that Apple will allow third-party developers to access its near-field communication (NFC) chip this autumn with the release of iOS 18.1, crypto and blockchain enthusiasts are increasingly of the hope that crypto payments are coming closer to finding that much-needed infrastructure. Apple’s move, […]
July 02, 2020
Consumers who are seeking to avoid exposing themselves or others to COVID-19 are turning to eCommerce where possible and are demanding touch-free ways to pay when they have to visit...
December 11, 2019
Get ready for the contactless card surge. This holiday season may remind you of the “hurry up and wait” component of brick-and-mortar commerce. Standing in line, juggling packages and wallets,...
November 25, 2019
Make sure to bring more than your appetite when you dine out in the 2020s, especially at a quick-service restaurant (QSR). You might end up ordering or paying with your...
August 14, 2024
Apple says it is giving developers access to its near-field communication (NFC) technology. “Starting with iOS 18.1, developers will be able to offer NFC contactless transactions using the Secure Element from within their own apps on iPhone, separate from Apple Pay and Apple Wallet,” the tech giant said Wednesday (Aug. 14). “Using the new NFC […]
February 08, 2024
Is PayPal getting ready to offer “offline” payments? The company seems to be indicating a move in that direction as new European Union regulations go into effect for its partner Apple, per a report...
November 27, 2023
Cryptocurrency payment technology company ivendPay has unveiled a crypto payment system enabled by near-field communication (NFC). By integrating NFC technology with cryptocurrency payments, ivendPay has made the payment process as seamless...
May 10, 2023
The European Commission (EC) is reportedly seeking information about Apple Pay from retailers and Apple’s rivals. The requests by the antitrust regulators of the EU were sent out three months...
