Apple-sponsored NFC Forum adopts wireless charging spec amid 'bilateral' iPhone charging rumors

The NFC Forum, an industry group tasked with setting global standards for near field communication technology, on Tuesday announced the adoption of a new Wireless Charging Specification (WLC) that could one day enable smartphones to juice up smaller consumer devices.

AppleInsider Staff 6 years ago 6

iOS 14 code hints BMW could be first to use Apple's 'CarKey' API, report says

Code snippets purportedly discovered in Apple's next-generation iOS operating system suggest BMW will integrate the tech giant's "CarKey" API, an NFC-based keyless entry system that swaps out physical key fobs for an iPhone.

Mikey Campbell 6 years ago 10

Apple's 'CarKey' API could control your HomeKit smart lock in future

The sudden appearance of the 'CarKey API' may only be the beginning, as Apple is seemingly exploring how it can expand on its cryptographic-based device authentication to bring digital keys into other areas.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 9

Apple working on ways to securely present government ID from an iPhone or Apple Car

New research from Apple details methods that iPhone or Apple Car owners could securely store their identity credentials and securely share them with governmental agencies when required.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 22

EU citizen settlement app may not land on iOS before Oct. 31 Brexit

European Union nationals wanting to remain in the United Kingdom after the Brexit process has concluded are still unable to apply for residency via an iPhone, with the government still not saying when the app will be available to use on roughly half of the country's smartphones.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 0

How to use NFC to control your home with iOS 13

Apple's Shortcuts app is exceptionally powerful, but it becomes even more useful with the iOS 13 update. It comes preinstalled rather than a post-setup download, and it also arrives brimming with new features. One of the most built-out areas is for the smart home.

Andrew O'Hara 6 years ago 20

German citizen passport & ID available on iPhone with iOS 13 in fall 2019

Germany plans to utilize iOS 13's NFC stack, allowing users with an iPhone to serve as a user's passport or ID card — but what iPhones can be used for this isn't quite clear yet.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 7

ICYMI: iOS SCUBA diving HUD, Hot Wheels Smart Track, Quad 4K dock & more

During the week we don't always have time to cover everything, so here are a few releases this week that went under the radar including a new iOS compatible dive computer, a futuristic Hot Wheel set, and more.

Andrew O'Hara 6 years ago 1

Japanese iPhone users will be able to access 'My Number Cards' via NFC this fall

The Japanese government on Wednesday confirmed plans to develop an app capable of reading NFC tags on "My Number Cards," or Individual Number Cards, this fall, streamlining related processes like filing tax returns.

Mikey Campbell 6 years ago 3

Apple Wallet to support contactless tickets at select college stadiums this fall

Ticketing service Paciolan on Monday announced upcoming support for contactless tickets in Apple Wallet, which will allow fans to enter college stadiums using their iPhone and Apple Watch later this fall.

Mikey Campbell 6 years ago 4

Apple agrees to open iPhone NFC for UK's Brexit app by end of 2019

After months of talks and behind-the-scenes negotiation, Apple has agreed to make iPhone's NFC stack available to a UK government app designed to confirm the status of citizens following a planned departure from the European Union.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 18

UK blames Apple for issues with iOS 'Brexit' app over lack of iPhone NFC access

The United Kingdom is planning to launch an app that allows European Union citizens to apply to stay in the country after Brexit next year, but while it will work with Android devices, officials are reportedly having issues running it on iPhones and iPads.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 42

iPhone XS & iPhone XR have improvement to near-field communication, allowing for easier interactions

Apple has updated Core NFC, the iOS system used to perform NFC-based transactions with apps, with the change now allowing for tags that use the technology to be read by an iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR without requiring the user to open a relevant app beforehand.

Malcolm Owen 7 years ago 12

Apple's WWDC 2018 pass pairs NFC with Face ID & Touch ID for access

Instead of relying on QR or barcodes at WWDC 2018 this year, Apple is using NFC with Face ID or Touch ID authentication of the pass in the user's Wallet.

Andrew O'Hara 7 years ago 2

Apple to unlock iPhone's NFC chip capabilities in June, report says

Apple at its Worldwide Developer Conference in June is expected to announce a change in NFC policies that will enable a host of new capabilities for devices with embedded chips, for example opening NFC-enabled doors with an iPhone.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 31

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