Apple will allow developers access to its NFC technology, avoiding an EU fine

Re:Apple will allow developers access to its NFC technology,... by ramesh31 on Friday July 12, 2024 @07:35PM (#40950445)

At what point does antitrust become protectionism? The EU loves to make these sweeping mandates in the name of consumer choice, when the result will be a worse product for everyone.

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Re:Apple will allow developers access to its NFC technology,... by ENGNR on Friday July 12, 2024 @07:37PM (#40950454)

Worse how? It just means devs can access the API, if the customer installs their app and consents that that's what they want to happen.

Apple still gets to be the default wallet, which is a huge, huge advantage, plus they make a boatload on the hardware.

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Re:Apple will allow developers access to its NFC technology,... by st3fan on Saturday July 13, 2024 @10:15PM (#40958365)

The default wallet if your bank is going to make you install a shitty app when you want to use their debit / credit cards.

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Re:Apple will allow developers access to its NFC technology,... by nox101 on Friday July 12, 2024 @07:40PM (#40950468)

This isn't about consumer choice in phones. It's about business access to markets. It's why it's called the "Digital Markets Act".

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Re:Apple will allow developers access to its NFC technology,... by Slyfox33 on Friday July 12, 2024 @09:39PM (#40951077)

Won't someone think of the 3.5 trillion dollar company??

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