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Google has officially announced the launch of the Android 15 Developer Preview 2. While the first dev preview focused on privacy and security, preview 2 promises to bring improvements to various communication-related functions. This includes at least a few features that revolve around NFC including tap to pay. As well as extended platform support for satellite connectivity. Google says that this extended platform support also includes improvements to UI elements. These are meant to “ensure a consistent user experience…

Airtel Payments Bank smartwatch was launched in India on Tuesday (March 19). This marks the entry of the telecom operator in the smartwatch segment and becomes the first device to be launched by it. The smartwatch has been developed in collaboration with the wearable brand Noise and the payment-technology provider Mastercard. The main offering of the Airtel smartwatch is that it is NFC-enabled and allows users to make contactless ‘Tap and Pay' payments up to Rs. 25,000 per day.Airtel Payments Bank…

Apple has rolled out the highly-anticipated iOS 17.4 update, featuring significant changes tailored specifically for users in Europe. While the update includes some global enhancements, the focal point remains on complying with the Digital Markets Act and introducing alterations exclusive to the European Union.EU ChangesIn adherence to the Digital Markets Act, Apple is revamping the App Store landscape in the European Union (EU). Developers within the EU can now opt for alternative app stores or distribute their apps…

Samsung will launch a new premium mid-range smartphone in a month or two. The company is readying the Galaxy A55 as the successor to last year’s Galaxy A54. The handset has been subject to several leaks lately, including an exclusive leak from us showing its official renders in three colors. The device has also picked up a handful of regulatory certifications in recent weeks. It has just been certified by the FCC. FCC certifies Galaxy A55 with Wi-Fi 6 and NFC The FCC certified the Galaxy A55 with the model number…

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In a move complying with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the European Union, Apple is making significant changes in iOS 17.4, expanding options for app distribution and payment processing. The changes will take effect in 27 EU countries starting from March 2024, notes Apple. One of the notable changes made in response to the DMA is the opening up of the iPhone’s near-field communication (NFC) system, previously exclusive to Apple Pay, for other banking and wallet apps. This marks a pivotal shift in Apple’s approach,…

The Apple iPhone 6 and newer iPhone models feature NFC. However, Apple only allows Apple Pay and Apple Wallet to access it for offering digital wallet and payment services. The company doesn’t allow third-party applications to access NFC for offering those services. In 2020, the European Commission opened an investigation into the matter and found that Apple is violating laws in the region with this approach as it restricts competition. While the investigation is still going on, Apple has offered a few commitments to the…

Apple has had to make quite a few changes to how it operates as a result of the EU's antitrust investigations, and it appears we may be headed for another big one. Apple Pay is popular because of the tap-to-pay convenience on the iPhone, which isn't something third-party apps have been able to access on the iPhone. However, that may be changing soon.A press release from the European Commission reveals that Apple has committed to open up access to the tap-to-pay functionality to third-party mobile wallets and payment…

SANTA CLARA —  Christian McCaffrey scored his second touchdown on a six-yard run with 1:07 to play, and the San Francisco 49ers mounted their first second-half comeback of the season to beat the Green Bay Packers 24-21 in a divisional-round playoff game on Saturday night.After spending all regular season as front-runners, the Niners (13-5) needed to come from behind for a change, and Brock Purdy and McCaffrey did just enough on the last drive to send San Francisco to its third straight NFC championship game. The Niners…

The long-running dispute between the European Commission and Apple over the use of its payment technology could soon come to an end. The Commission has officially announced Apple's plan to open up its Near-Field Communication (NFC) technology, used for tap-and-go payments, to third-party mobile wallet providers. Rumors of Apple's proposal first surfaced in December 2023.The Commission opened an investigation into Apple in 2020 over potentially restricting rival mobile wallet pay developers' access to necessary technology,…