Apple offers to open NFC on iPhone in EU, likely to stave off antitrust regulation

CAT December 12, 2023 1 min read

A new report claims that Apple has offered to open up iPhone near-field communication central to Apple Pay to other payment services, to fight off antitrust claims in the EU.

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The report on Tuesday, by Reuters is light on details. It cites “three people familiar with the matter,” and doesn’t discuss any context behind the alleged offer.

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