Say Goodbye to Apple Pay Exclusivity
Hey there, techies! You’ve got some exciting news coming your way, especially if you’re an iPhone user in the European Union (EU). In a couple of weeks, get ready to enjoy the freedom to use any mobile wallet available for making those super easy ‘tap and go’ payments instead of being tied to Apple Pay.
Pushing for Fair Game
Curious about how and why this change is taking place? It’s the result of a settlement with the European Commission (EC) — the big shots who make sure all businesses play fair in the EU. They were a bit suspicious of Apple potentially hogging control and keeping competitors at bay by not allowing access to a fancy gadget thingy called ‘Near Field Communication’ (NFC).
You see, NFC is the genius tech that enables the whole ‘tap and go’ feature, but Apple didn’t invent it. According to the EC, NFC is free for developers to use. The EC therefore felt that Apple didn’t have the right to keep this handy tool all to itself. So, Apple will play nice now, promising not to charge any developers for using NFC on its devices.
A Win for Competition
Margrethe Vestager, the EC’s executive vice president, stated in a press release that Apple’s commitment in this settlement addresses their initial worries. They were concerned that Apple might have been breaking rules by limiting competition for mobile wallets on iPhones. This move is like a big, green GO sign for other mobile wallet platforms in the EU.
More Wallet, More Fun!
So, what does this mean for you as an iPhone user? It’s simple – you have more freedom! This means you can opt to use any mobile wallet platforms like Google Pay, Samsung Pay, or any other you fancy to make your payments with a simple tap on your iPhone.
Smart Savings?
This change could also mean saving a penny or two! How? Well, by trying out different mobile wallets, you might find less costly options compared to Apple Pay. So, it seems like a win-win situation for iPhone users in the EU.
Let’s Wrap Up
So, here’s to a future with more choices – in just a fortnight, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to making those quick, tap and go payments with your iPhone.
In essence, this change brings more options to your fingertips, hopefully adding more joy to your daily transactions! Get ready to tap your way to a more diverse payment landscape and remember, no matter which wallet you choose, always keep your financial safety in check!
(Source: digitalchew.com)