Opening up the iPhone's NFC system would allow Apple Pay rivals like PayPal and banks to create alternative mobile wallets on Apple devices.
Apple allegedly offers to open up the iPhone’s NFC to rivals like PayPal in Europe
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iOS 17.2 has launched: Update your iPhone to get the Journal app and other perks
Update to iOS 17.2 to get Apple's journaling software and new features across system apps, including instant translation via the iPhone 15's Action button.
Apple releases the iPadOS 17.2 update with AutoFill for PDFs and other new features
Apple has launched the iPadOS 17.2 update, bringing several noteworthy new features to your iPad, including AutoFill for PDF documents.
watchOS 10.2 is now available to download with 5 new features for your Apple Watch
While the new features in watchOS 10.2 are nothing to write home about, installing this update will improve the experience of using your Apple Watch.
macOS Sonoma 14.2 drops with new features in Messages, Weather, Clock, etc.
Apple has publicly released the macOS Sonoma 14.2 update, brining new Mac features like the ability to automatically fill forms and fields in PDF documents.
Could Apple reduce the confusion between the iPad Air and Pro?
Apple allegedly plans to add a 12.9-inch model to the iPad Air lineup while giving the iPad Pro family more premium features for differentiation.
Apple blocks Beeper Mini, the Android iMessage app that actually worked
Apple has plugged holes that allowed subscribers of the Android app Beeper Mini to chat with their iPhone friends over iMessage.
DockCase previews Photography Edition of its Pocket M.2 NVMe Smart SSD Enclosure
DockCase is updating its Pocket M.2 NVMe Smart SSD Enclosure with perks aimed at mobile videographers and photographers, and support for the iPhone 15 Pros.
iOS 17.2 you share Wallet passes by bringing two iPhones together
A new NameDrop-like feature in iOS 17.2 uses NFC to enable you to quickly share eligible Wallet passes by bringing two iPhones together.
Apple Podcasts coming to Tesla Model S, 3, X, Y and Cybertruck owners
An upcoming software update will add an Apple Podcasts app to the App Launcher on select Tesla vehicles, including the new Cybertruck.
Anker’s holiday sale offers daily deals up to 50% off on chargers, cables, batteries, etc.
Anker is offering fresh deals every day in countdown to Christmas, with up to 50 percent off on select chargers, docks, batteries and other accessories.
iOS 17.2 fixes another charging bug
If you're experiencing issues charging your iPhone wirelessly in your car, installing Apple's iOS 17.2 update should fix this annoyance.