Apple is opening the iPhone's NFC chip to third-party apps
Apple will open the iPhone's NFC chip to third-party apps with iOS 18.1, enabling various functionalities like payments and digital keys in several countries, requiring developers to enter agreements with Apple.
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Apple is set to open the iPhone's NFC chip to third-party applications with the upcoming release of iOS 18.1. This change will enable developers to utilize the Secure Element for contactless payments, independent of Apple Pay and Apple Wallet. The feature will be available in several countries, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, the U.K., and the U.S. This decision follows Apple's commitment to comply with the European Union's Digital Markets Act, which mandates increased access to NFC technology. Developers will be able to implement various functionalities such as payments, car keys, student IDs, hotel keys, and more through their apps. Users will also have the option to set a third-party app as their default contactless application via the iPhone's Settings. To access this capability, developers must enter a commercial agreement with Apple, request the necessary entitlements, and pay associated fees, although specific fee details have not yet been disclosed. Apple has provided additional information on its developer website for those interested in this new offering.
- Apple will allow third-party apps to use the iPhone's NFC chip starting with iOS 18.1.
- The feature will support various applications, including payments and digital keys.
- Availability will be in multiple countries, including the U.S. and U.K.
- Developers must enter a commercial agreement with Apple to access the NFC functionality.
- Users can set third-party apps as their default contactless application.
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