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Apple releases iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4 updates, begins to transition towards significant EU policy, gaming app changes and more

Apple on Tuesday released both its iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 updates, the fourth major update to each of its mobile operating systems. The updates include the following major fixes and changes, which also affect App Store and app functionality in the European Union, forthcoming support for alternative app marketplaces, alternative payment systems on iOS […]

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Apple Touch to Pay on iPhone feature becomes available in France

If you’re traveling through France, this could definitely come in handy. Apple has begun rolling out support for Tap to Pay on iPhone in France, allowing French merchants to take contactless payments via their smartphones. As expected, the NFC technology allows retailers to take contactless payments from smartphones and enable credit and debit cards through […]

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Apple releases iOS 17.1.1, iPadOS 17.1.1, chases after Apple Pay, NFC, Lock Screen-related bugs

It’s not a huge update, but it could make a difference. Late Tuesday, Apple released its iOS 17.1.1 update for the iPhone and its iPadOS 17.1.1 update for the iPad. The updates follow the hefty iOS 17.1 and iPadOS 17.1 updates from October 25 that introduced new AirDrop and Apple Music features. The updates offer […]

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Apple Pay expands, launches in Brazil

If you’re headed down to Brazil, you can now use Apple Pay during your travels. Back in July, it was reported that Apple had been testing its Tap to Pay function in Brazil, following a recent expansion to users in the Netherlands. Apple confirmed on Tuesday that Tap to Pay is now officially available in […]

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NFC Forum discussions could implement greater range and speed for NFC protocol, boost Apple Pay’s features

A series of planned improvements to the NFC (Near Field Communications) protocol could offer boosts to Apple Pay’s range and speed. This, along with a proposed change, would enable the Wallet app to get smarter, as the standard will begin supporting multiple actions with a single tap. At present, the NFC protocol functions as a […]