Category: nfc

iOS 12.3 code hints at support for more forms of mass transit

[ad_1] It’s not certain just when iOS 12.3 will arrive, although there have already been four betas as of this writing. A finished release may be a few weeks away, if not sooner. Whenever it shows up, it would be part of a larger plan. Reported leaks claim that iOS 13 will support a much […]

UK government starts accepting Apple Pay and Google Pay

[ad_1] Officials expect to spread payments among other, more “central” government services as well as local government, health care and the police. It’s not a radical addition, but could make life easier if the thought of paying for government services normally turns you pale. And let’s face it, this technological convenience is still relatively rare […]

New York City’s MTA will support Apple Pay in early summer

[ad_1] The odds are that service will be limited in addition to the coverage. The MTA will only support tapping on a per-ride basis until the feature is available across the entire subway and bus systems in late 2020, so you’ll still have to pull out a MetroCard if you use routes that aren’t covered. […]

Apple could make the iPhone’s NFC more useful at WWDC

[ad_1] This may also lay the groundwork for Apple’s rumored Tile-like tracking tag, although there’s nothing strictly linked to trackers in the leak. This wouldn’t be the only developer-focused addition, of course. Siri would support a host of new intents for third-party apps, such as media controls (for third-party services on the HomePod, perhaps?), search, […]