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Vipps Emerges as First Apple Pay Tap-to-Pay Competitor on iPhone Due to EU Regulation

Ashish Singh — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 11:02:48 +0000

Vipps has announced the launch of support for contactless payments using an iPhone in Norway, making the Norwegian payments firm the first third-party app in the world to offer tap-to-pay support on iOS, just like Apple Pay. Previously, only the company’s Apple Pay and Wallet apps were allowed to access the NFC chip for contactless payments, but a previous announcement from the company revealed that access to NFC functionality on the iPhone would be opened up with the iOS 18.1 update in select regions.

Contactless Payments With Third Party Apps on iOS

The company says that support for contactless payments on an iPhone with the Vipps app was made possible after Apple allowed third-party developers access to the hardware on the iPhone, as part of an agreement with the European Union (EU). The move means that Apple’s handsets will now allow users to access the same functionality offered by the Apple Pay and Wallet via third party apps.

As of Monday, customers in Norway can use the Vipps app on their iPhone to make contactless payments. The company says that it currently supports 40 banks, including SpareBank 1 and DNB. Transactions with other Vipps users will be supported, along with in-store or online payments, as well sending money gifts, requests for payments, and payments to organisations or associations.

Third party contactless payments on iOS
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In order to enable support for contactless payments on iOS, Vipps worked with BankAxept and Thales, and the company says that payments at nine out of 10 terminals in Norway will be supported, as they work with BankAxept cards. The company says that it will add support for Mastercard and Visa cards “before the summer holidays” (translated from Norwegian).

Vipps users with eligible cards can now make payments by bringing their iPhone close to the payment terminal, and the handset will also allow them to summon the app quickly by pressing the side button twice. The app will be able to use Apple’s Secure Element microprocessor, which enables support for secure contactless payments.

This is the same functionality that was added to iOS 18.1 before it was released, and developers in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, the EU, the UK, and the US can add support for contactless payments on an iPhone.

“We have fought for a long time to be able to compete on an equal footing with Apple. Therefore, it feels almost surreal to finally launch our very own solution. This will now be an unusually exciting battle between the world’s strongest brand and Vipps,” says Rune Garborg, CEO of Vipps MobilePay.

Apple Business Connect Updated to Display Brand Information on Caller ID, Mail and Apple Pay

Ashish Singh — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:06:38 +0000

Apple Business Connect — the company’s service that allows individuals and companies to add or update their information across the company’s apps — has been updated with new features that allow these businesses to connect with customers, even if they do not have a physical presence. The latest features introduced by Apple will allow a business to show their information across the iPhone maker’s Apple Wallet, Mail, and Maps apps. Apple will also show details of verified businesses when they call customers, in an attempt to curb spam calls.

Apple Business Connect Updates Add new Apple Wallet, Mail and Caller ID Features

According to details shared by the company, Apple Business Connect has been updated with the ability to show information about a business on the Mail and Phone apps. When a customer receives a call or an email from a verified business, they will see the brand name and logo appear in those apps.

Apple says that businesses will need to register for the Branded Mail feature, and it has already begun accepting applications via the Business Connect platform. Once the business is verified, Apple will begin to show customers its logo — this is expected to take place in the coming months.

The company has also revealed that it is bringing a new feature called Business Caller ID that will allow business to display details of an employee calling a customer. including their name and department, along with the company’s logo.

Business Caller ID will only arrive next year, according to the iPhone maker. Third-party apps like Truecaller also allow businesses to display information about verified companies, allowing customers to identify legitimate businesses.

Businesses in Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Taiwan, Ukraine, the UK, and the US will also be able to show their company logo when using the Tap to Pay on iPhone. Apple says that the logo will replace the generic category icon on the payment screen, giving customers for information when making a purchase.

Businesses who want to take advantage of these new features on the Business Connect platform will need to log in with their Apple ID. The Cupertino company will not charge a fee to customise brand information, and the features will be available for businesses with or without a physical presence, according to Apple.

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Apple Business Connect Updated to Display Brand Information on Caller ID, Mail and Apple Pay

Ashish Singh — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:06:38 +0000

Apple Business Connect — the company’s service that allows individuals and companies to add or update their information across the company’s apps — has been updated with new features that allow these businesses to connect with customers, even if they do not have a physical presence. The latest features introduced by Apple will allow a business to show their information across the iPhone maker’s Apple Wallet, Mail, and Maps apps. Apple will also show details of verified businesses when they call customers, in an attempt to curb spam calls.

Apple Business Connect Updates Add new Apple Wallet, Mail and Caller ID Features

According to details shared by the company, Apple Business Connect has been updated with the ability to show information about a business on the Mail and Phone apps. When a customer receives a call or an email from a verified business, they will see the brand name and logo appear in those apps.

Apple says that businesses will need to register for the Branded Mail feature, and it has already begun accepting applications via the Business Connect platform. Once the business is verified, Apple will begin to show customers its logo — this is expected to take place in the coming months.

The company has also revealed that it is bringing a new feature called Business Caller ID that will allow business to display details of an employee calling a customer. including their name and department, along with the company’s logo.

Business Caller ID will only arrive next year, according to the iPhone maker. Third-party apps like Truecaller also allow businesses to display information about verified companies, allowing customers to identify legitimate businesses.

Businesses in Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Taiwan, Ukraine, the UK, and the US will also be able to show their company logo when using the Tap to Pay on iPhone. Apple says that the logo will replace the generic category icon on the payment screen, giving customers for information when making a purchase.

Businesses who want to take advantage of these new features on the Business Connect platform will need to log in with their Apple ID. The Cupertino company will not charge a fee to customise brand information, and the features will be available for businesses with or without a physical presence, according to Apple.

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