Future iPhones Could Get Extended NFC Range for Easier Tap-to-Unlock

The NFC Forum announced NFC Certification Release 15 (CR15), introducing a change that boosts the potential read range of NFC ...
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Apple is opening the iPhone’s NFC chip to third-party apps with iOS 18.1

Apple has announced that it is opening up the iPhone’s NFC chip using the Secure Element to allow for third-party contactless payments, separate from Apple Pay and Apple Wallet. This feature will ...
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iOS 18.1 to Let Developers Offer In-App NFC Transactions

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. Using the ...