Near Field Communication (NFC) is one of the most important technologies in modern-day iPhone and Android devices. We use NFC to authenticate payments using Apple Pay, unlock doors, identify owners of ...

Apple is facing antitrust scrutiny in Switzerland over access to the NFC chip inside iPhone. The Swiss Competition Commission announced this week that they are “investigating whether Apple’s terms and ...

You’ll likely have seen the abbreviation “NFC” when browsing smartphone, wearable, and app features — but what exactly does it mean? Most smartphones have Near Field Communication, or NFC, technology ...

Swiss regulators are examining what conditions Apple puts on third-party firms before it allows them to use the same NFC technology that enables Apple Pay. In June 2024, the European Union forced ...

A dead battery used to be a big problem. It's slightly less of an issue with the iPhone XS. It’s irritating when your iPhone runs out of battery. But it can actually be life threatening if you depend ...

When iOS 18.1 is released, third-party developers use application programming interface coding to tap into the NFC chip Developers will need to enter into a commercial agreement with Apple and pay ...

You can use NFC tags with smart home platforms like Home Assistant, Apple Home, and Google Home by creating automations using a smartphone and the relevant companion app. Scan the tag to trigger a ...

In a document to CADE, a Brazilian regulatory agency, Apple is pushing back against pressure to open up the iPhone NFC access, reports OGlobo — as noted by 9to5Mac. A lawsuit in the country was ...

Since the DMA took effect in Europe, Apple has been forced to loosen its grip by allowing third-party access to its platforms, devices, and operating systems. One key example is the iPhone’s NFC chip, ...