This new product will be available in Europe, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom and United States!
Starting with iOS 18.1, Apple announced that it would open the doors of the NFC chip of its iPhones to third-party developers, thanks to the use of the Secure Element. The move will allow apps other than Apple Pay and Wallet to offer contactless payment features and other authentication options. While the relaxation of this policy began to comply with the Digital Markets Act in Europe, it has been extended to other countries.
This opening of NFC responds to the growing demand for more flexible and personalized payment solutions. the same, will allow users to further personalize their mobile experiencewhile providing developers with new business opportunities.
Apple also opens NFC to developers outside Europe
According to a support document published by Apple, with iOS 18.1, developers will be able to integrate NFC into their apps to offer a wide range of services, such as:
- In-store payments: E-commerce apps will be able to offer contactless payments directly from the app.
- Digital keys: Users will be able to store their car, hotel and house keys on their iPhone.
- IDENTIFIER: Apps will be able to store student ID cards, company credentials and other documents.
- Public transport: Users will be able to use their iPhone to pay for public transport.
Of course, even though Apple has reconsidered its closed approach to NFC, the integration process won’t be completely free. Developers will need to sign a commercial agreement with Apple, request permission to use NFC and the secure element, and pay the corresponding fees.
Yes ok Apple has not yet detailed the structure of these fees.clear criteria will probably be established to ensure the safety and quality of applications.
To complete a contactless transaction within an app, Users can open the app directly or set the app as the default touchless app in iOS settings. and double-click the iPhone’s side button to initiate a transaction.
For now, the NFC API will be available to developers in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States. in an upcoming developer release of iOS 18.1, with more markets coming soon.
By enabling more developers to use this technology, Apple responds to the demands of a more innovative and competitive ecosystem. But this involves other risks like increased fraud and cyberattacks. Therefore, implementing robust security measures to protect user data will remain a challenge for Apple.
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