Apple’s iPhone NFC to open to third-party devs post EU probe
Apple has announced plans to open up its onboard iPhone NFC technology to third-party mobile payment providers, allowing them to offer their services across the EU.
Since the launch of Apple Pay in 2015, Apple has barred third-party payment systems from using its near-field communication (NFC) technology for contactless payments. Now, the company plans to change that — at least in the European Union.
“Through our ongoing discussions with the European Commission, we have offered commitments to provide third-party developers in the European Economic Area with an option that will enable their users to make NFC contactless payments from within their iOS apps, separate from Apple Pay and Apple Wallet,” Apple told the Wall Street Journal.
