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Apple will seek to convince EU antitrust regulators that it does not block rivals’ access to its technology used for mobile wallets at a closed hearing on Tuesday, Reuters reports citing “people familiar with the matter.” This is Apple’s the last chance to dissuade EU action before being hit with potentially hefty fines. Foo Yun Chee for Reuters: The hearing, which senior European Commission…

Apple hit with EU antitrust charge over Apple Pay

The European Union (EU) hit Apple with a formal antitrust complaint on Monday, alleging the company’s dominance over the mobile wallet market the Apple Pay has curbed competition. Apple Pay works with iPhone and/or Apple Watch using a groundbreaking NFC antenna design, a dedicated Apple Silicon chip called the Secure Element, and the security and convenience of Face ID or Touch ID. Sabrina…

EU looks to force Apple to open iPhone’s secure NFC to third-parties

Apple’s iPhone security may be damaged by European Union looks to force Apple to open iPhone’s currently secure NFC to third-parties. Javier Espinoza for Financial Times: The tech giant will be accused of breaking EU law in the way it operates Apple Pay, a payments system that operates on hundreds of millions of iPhone devices, according to four people with direct knowledge of the matter. The…

Last of the ‘Big Four’ Aussie banks capitulates, announces upcoming support for Apple Pay

Apple Pay is easy and works with the Apple devices you use every day. You can make secure purchases in stores, in apps, and on the web. And you can send and receive money from friends and family right in Messages. Apple Pay is even simpler than using your physical card, and safer too.

The final “Big Four” Australian bank, Westpac, the second largest bank in Australia, has announced support for…