The EU commission is set to approve Apple’s previously-announced policy changes regarding access to the NFC chip on the iPhone, with the view of increasing competition in the contactless payments market. The commission’s decision will be officially announced in the coming weeks, via Reuters. With these changes, apps will be allowed to become the default wallet app that appears when users double-click the side button or hold their phone near a payment terminal. However, the relaxation of...
The European Commission is set to approve Apple's opening up of Apple's NFC platform to third-party mobile wallets as soon as May, which could help save the iPhone maker from a $40 billion fine. NFC in the iPhone is chiefly used for Apple Pay In January, Apple agreed that it would open up its NFC hardware to any developer for the purposes of performing contactless payments. Months later, it appears that European antitrust regulators are close to determining if it's enough to get Apple...
Benjamin and Chance get hyped for the just-announced Apple event, entitled ‘Let Loose’ set for May 7, in which we expect Apple to finally update the iPad hardware lineup. There’s also rumors that Apple is preparing to end FineWoven case production, and a weird curio that the iPhone 17 Plus screen may get slightly smaller. Elsewhere, AirPlay for hotels finally arrives and Apple is nearing a deal to exclusively stream the 2025 FIFA Club Word Cup. And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance’s Mac broke....
Bouts announced for TNA Under Siege. TNA Wrestling announced the following matches for TNA Under Siege on May 3: TNA Under Siege (5/3) The System (Moose, Brian Myers, & Eddie Edwards) vs. Matt Hardy & Speedball Mountain (Mike Bailey & Trent Seven) Hammerstone vs. Jake Something PCO & Jordynne Grace vs. Steph De Lander & Kon TNA X-Division Championship: Mustafa Ali (c) vs. Ace Austin or Trey Miguel Knockouts Tag Team Championships: Spitfire (Jody Threat & Dani Luna) (c) vs. Alisha Edwards &...
WhatsApp is finally bringing support for passkeys on its iOS app, the company announced on X. Passkeys allow for password-less and secure authentication using methods like Face ID and Touch ID.
We have been hearing rumors about the new Apple iPads for some time, Apple has now announced its iPad event for the 7th of May and we are expecting to see the new iPad Air and also the new M3 iPad Pro. The May iPad event will take place at 7 AM ET or 10 […]
The European Commission was reportedly close to approving an Apple proposal to open its tap-to-pay technology to rivals after the tech giant amended some of the terms.
Apple's AirPlay is finally available in some hotels starting today. At last year's WWDC, the company announced it was working with LG to bring the feature to hotel TVs by the end of 2023. It initially said the capability would arrive with the launch of iOS 17 last September. However,Read Entire Article
The European Commission (EC) has announced its European Solar Charter, a package intended to support domestic European solar manufacturing.
Apple has announced a special event for May 7, teasing “Let Loose.” The event will be online and take place at 7 a.m. PT/10 a.m. ET. It’s expected to focus on new iPad hardware and accessories, with a new iPad Pro, iPad Air, Apple Pencil, and Magic Keyboard all rumored. more
A third House Republican has announced he will co-sponsor a motion to vacate introduced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., that, if passed, would end Read More
Sen. Maria Cantwell (D., Wash.), formerly a leading critic of the House’s sell-or-ban bill against TikTok, has announced her support for the legislation, now that it includes her proposal to give ByteDance a longer divestment window.