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Apple Pay Canada Release Timeframe Revealed In New Report

Zayed Rehman·January 9, 2015

We’ve been hearing for quite a while now that Apple is planning to expand its Apple Pay service into more countries other than just the U.S., but there’s still no official word on the matter whether or not if it will actually happen. And now, according to a report that has just surfaced, it’s being said that the service is set for launch in Canada.

New York City Said To Be Considering Apple Pay For Its Parking Tickets

Oliver Haslam·January 1, 2015

Apple Pay is still very much in its infancy but those that are able to take advantage of it have universally good things to report. It seems that being able to pay for things easily and while on the go isn’t just a good idea when you’re buying goods and services though, because the city of New York is reportedly considering adding Apple Pay to its existing ways of paying for parking tickets.

Apple Pay UK Release Set For Early 2015 Launch [Report]

Ben Reid·December 29, 2014

Apple Pay Expansion Across Europe, Middle East, India, Africa Confirmed By Job Listing

Paul Morris·December 18, 2014

The Apple Pay service is coming to Europe, Middle East, Africa and India according to Apple job posting. More details can be found right after the jump.

Here’s How You Are Going To Pay For Coffee Using Apple Watch At Starbucks

Zayed Rehman·December 3, 2014

The Apple Watch is still weeks away before consumers can slap it onto their wrists, but that's not stopping some designers from coining up concepts and designs for new apps for the wearable, including one that lets you skip the lines at Starbucks for your morning java needs.

Apple Executive Eddy Cue Shows Off Apple Pay By Going On A Shopping Spree [Video]

Zayed Rehman·November 19, 2014

Barclaycard Launches New Apple Rewards Visa Credit Card, Here’s How It Works

Ben Reid·November 11, 2014

Apple, already being a dominant force in markets like digital music, computing and mobile, has made a couple of strong statements with the recent iOS 8 update as to its future expansion plans, and along with the HealthKit infrastructure set to tap into an industry worth billions of dollars, Apple Pay has also given the world's most valuable company a shoo-in to the world of finance. As well as facilitating contactless payments in a secure fashion - something recently introduced with iOS 8.1 - Apple has been striking deals with financiers and money corps left, right and center, and in the latest, has just announced a co-branded Barclaycard Visa that'll land customers some Apple-focused rewards and benefits.

More Banks Are Now Supporting Apple Pay, Here’s The Complete List

Ben Reid·November 4, 2014

Apple Pay may only have launched a couple of weeks ago alongside iOS 8.1, but already, a number of big-name retailers and banks have jumped on the bandwagon and offered support. Today, several other financial institutions appear to have finally gotten their houses in order, adding to an already impressive array of banks now compliant with Apple's NFC-powered contactless infrastructure.

Watch: Tim Cook Talks About Apple Pay, Apple Watch, iPod Classic In Interview [Video]

Zayed Rehman·October 29, 2014

Wells Fargo Will Give You $20 Worth Of Credit On Your First Apple Pay Transaction

Oliver Haslam·October 28, 2014

Apple is currently locked in a silent war with some retailers after the decided to not just ignore Apple's advances to bring Apple Pay to their customers but also actively made it impossible to use the service even after it was found to work in an unsupported capacity. In a world where you would expect all retailers to want to take money from potential customers, that just seems weird.

Apple Wants To Take iPhone 6 / 6 Plus NFC Capabilities Beyond Apple Pay [Report]

Zayed Rehman·October 28, 2014

Looks like Apple may be looking beyond Apple Pay for its iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus devices. The NFC chip in the two devices open up quite a few possibilities where Apple is reportedly in talks for partnerships, in a bid to expand the chip’s utility, thereby expanding the phone's utility in everyday life.

Apple Pay Loyalty Rewards Program Could Launch This Holiday Season [Report]

Zayed Rehman·October 22, 2014

Here’s A Complete List Of Card Issuers That Support Apple Pay

Ben Reid·October 22, 2014

With iOS 8.1 finally bringing Apple Pay to supported devices, both Apple and a large number of retailers are scrambling to get deals done and ensure that compliance with the secure, contactless new system is as fluid and seamless as possible. With many thousands of outlets already kitted out with NFC systems that will happily process payments via Apple Pay, there's already a solid foundation for contactless to prosper, but if you're perhaps wondering whether your credit or debit card is ready for Apple Pay, the chart below breaks everything down nice and simply.

This iPhone App Lets You Find Apple Pay Ready Outlets Nearby [Download Link]

Ben Reid·October 21, 2014

NFC payment systems have been around for a while, but with Apple Pay having just enabled iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus users to process transactions in a seamless fashion, the wider retail industry has been making the necessary preparations. But while many outlets are working on bringing NFC to the fore, it's worth pointing out that Apple Pay already works with many pre-existing, open NFC terminals, and thus, you can already use NFC and Touch ID on iPhone 6 and 6 Plus to make payments. The app we've featured below will help you to source those places that support NFC payments, and if even for no other reason than to test out the new system, be sure to catch the details after the fold.

You Can Use Apple Pay Outside U.S. Today, But There Is A Catch

Zayed Rehman·October 21, 2014

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