The iPhone's NFC Chip Might Get A Huge Improvement Soon

The NFC capabiliies on newer iPhones and Android devices are going to get a substantial upgrade in coming months, thanks to a ...
Computerworld

iPhone 5: Apple, NFC, iTunes payments and you

Short primer: NFC can be used to identify objects. You can use it for stock control, ticketing systems and mobile payments. Such solutions depend on two elements — that devices are equipped with NFC ...
Macworld

Apple will allow third-party NFC transactions beginning with iOS 18.1–by request

One of the biggest points of contention between EU regulatory bodies and Apple has been the company’s restricted use of NFC in iPhones for payments, keys, and other functions that Apple requires going ...
AppleInsider

EU Apple Pay antitrust action is complete, after NFC opened to competitors

The European Union has formally accepted Apple's response to its antitrust concerns over Apple Pay, and iPhones will now allow rival firms to use the technology. The EU says that the time was spent ...
Pocket Gamer.Biz

Apple will be unlocking iPhone NFC chips for third-party apps everywhere

Apple will allow third-party developers to access its NFC chip this autumn with the release of iOS 18.1. The move comes on the back of the DMA and European pressure which recently forced Apple to open ...