ZDNet

Apple expanding iPhone's NFC to third-party apps - and here are all the ways it will benefit you

Apple is broadening the reach of NFC on the iPhone by opening the technology to third-party apps. Starting with iOS 18.1, developers will be able to offer contactless transactions from their own apps ...
9to5Mac

Here’s what developers can do with the new NFC API for iPhone in iOS 18.1

Apple announced on Wednesday that it will open up the iPhone’s NFC chip to third-party apps, just as it did earlier this year for developers located in the European Union. The new API will be ...
Tidbits

iOS 18.1 to Let Developers Offer In-App NFC Transactions

Starting with iOS 18.1, developers will be able to offer NFC contactless transactions using the Secure Element from within their own apps on iPhone, separate from Apple Pay and Apple Wallet. Using the ...
Pocket Gamer.Biz

Apple will be unlocking iPhone NFC chips for third-party apps everywhere

Apple will allow third-party developers to access its NFC chip this autumn with the release of iOS 18.1. The move comes on the back of the DMA and European pressure which recently forced Apple to open ...
9to5Mac

Apple is opening the iPhone’s NFC chip to third-party apps with iOS 18.1

Apple has announced that it is opening up the iPhone’s NFC chip using the Secure Element to allow for third-party contactless payments, separate from Apple Pay and Apple Wallet. This feature will ...