Apple opens NFC technology on iPhone to third parties for payments, keys, IDs and more

On August 14, 2024, Apple announced that it will finally allow third parties to access NFC technology on its iPhone devices. This decision marks an important milestone in the history of the company, which first introduced NFC on the iPhone 6 in 2014.

NFC (Near Field Communication) technology has been used primarily to make payments through Apple Pay, but with this opening, a world of possibilities opens up for its use in a variety of applications, such as accessing buildings with virtual keys, digital IDs and much more.

This decision by Apple represents a significant step in the evolution of NFC technology and its integration into the daily lives of iPhone users. With the possibility of using NFC for a variety of applications, the demand for devices compatible with this technology is expected to increase considerably in the coming years.

In summary, opening up NFC technology on the iPhone to third parties is exciting news that will open up new opportunities for developers and users of Apple devices. We are excited to see how these new applications will develop and how they will change the way we interact with our mobile devices.

Author: Javier Marquez