First alternative to Apple Wallet is ready to launch in EU

By news@appleinsider.com (William Gallagher) The UK firm Curve claims it will be the first complete Apple Wallet alternative once Apple fully complies with the EU’s requirement to allow rivals use of its iPhone NFC technology.Apple could have to make additional changes to its NFC APIsAlongside the law changes that meant Apple had to allow rival iPhone App Stores in the EU, the region’s Digital Markets Act also saw the company forced to support rival contactless payment systems. Apple is in the process or adding APIs to allow rivals to utilize NFC in their banking and wallet apps.According to The Times, Apple is still finalizing technical details. Once that’s done, UK-based firm Curve says it will be able to immediately launch its rival Wallet. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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