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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

iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus users can use Apple Pay to make purchases not just in the U.S. but also internationally. If Apple Pay is supported by your credit / debit card that is U.S. bank issued, you will be able to make purchases at any retail store around the world, that accepts contactless payments.

How To Set Up And Use Apple Pay On Your iPhone And iPad

Zayed Rehman·October 21, 2014

Complete List Of Retail Stores And Apps That Currently Works With Apple Pay

Zayed Rehman·October 21, 2014

The NFC-toting iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are currently the only devices that can make contactless payments at any of the partnered 220,000 retail stores - as identified by Apple - with Apple Watch to join the party in early 2015.

Video: Using Apple Pay At McDonald’s

Ben Reid·October 21, 2014

Thanks to iOS 8.1, Apple Pay is now ready for prime time use, and although many retailers are still readying the hardware in preparation for NFC-based payments, many outlets have already fitted these terminals in advance of the software update. One of Apple's partners for the new initiative is McDonald's, purveyor of burgers in buns among other delicacies, and if you're wondering how an Apple Pay transaction might play out at the renowned fast food chain, then the clip below will give you an idea.

Apple Store iOS App Updated With Support For Apple Pay [Download Link]

Ben Reid·October 21, 2014

iOS 8.1 Download Links For iPhone And iPad Released [Direct Links]

Ben Reid·October 20, 2014

This is just in. iOS 8.1 download links are now live by Apple. The roll-out of iOS 8.1 has been on the cards for a while now, and although the central feature of the new release has long been considered as Apple Pay, this rather significant update has plenty of other enhancements besides. Now, after a few weeks wait, it's been primed and ready for download, and as well as direct firmware links for every single iOS 8.1-ready device, you'll also find all of the relevant details after the leap.

iOS 8.1 With Apple Pay Gets A Release Date

Aatif·October 17, 2014

Apple's today's special event has been expected to carry a number of announcements, including those of the new iPad Air 2, the iPad mini 3, and all the changes and innovations to the Mac lineup. Then there have been announcements like updates to the iWork suite, availability of the iCloud Drive and the OS X Yosemite final version, among various others. Well, significant one among those concerned the public release of iOS 8.1 - the first major update to Apple's iOS 8.

Leaked Screenshots And Training Material Shows How Apple Pay Will Work

Oliver Haslam·October 13, 2014

Apple Pay To Roll Out In Walgreens On October 18th, According To Leaked Memo

Oliver Haslam·October 12, 2014

Apple is set to hold another big event on October 16th, with new iPads and possibly new Macs on the agenda. It's something announced at the company's last press outing that is currently making the headlines though, with Apple Pay and its impending go-live on everyone's minds.

New Setup Screens For Apple Pay Found In iOS 8.1 Beta 2 [Screenshots]

Oliver Haslam·October 8, 2014

With Apple seeding new builds of iOS 8.1 to developers for testing it was only a matter of time before a clever developer managed to poke around long enough to find some more information about about the big change we're expecting to come as part of the release.

Here’s What Bill Gates Has To Say About Apple Pay

Ben Reid·October 5, 2014

iOS 8.1 Gets A Release Date, Will Feature Apple Pay

Ben Reid·October 2, 2014

Although iOS 8 was first showcased at this year's WWDC developer gathering back in June, it wasn't until September's iPhone 6 event that we first caught a glimpse of the new integrated, contactless payment system dubbed Apple Pay. The Cupertino company's new infrastructure would not, we were told, be a part of iOS 8.0 on day one, but would follow in a subsequent October software update. According to a new report, the Mac maker is right on schedule to roll Apple Pay out with iOS 8.1, with the same source also offering a firm date on the release.

iOS 8.1 Beta 1 Includes References For Apple Pay, Touch ID In Next iPad [Screenshots]

Ben Reid·September 30, 2014

With the small matter of the iPhone 6 launch now over and done with, Apple is looking ahead to what's next, and the customary refresh of the iPad line-up seems inevitable as we close in on the month of October. It has long since been presumed that the company's tablet range would be in receipt of the Touch ID fingerprint sensor, and having done some digging on the new iOS 8.1 beta released to devs a short while ago, once investigative developer has discovered references to back up this claim, as well possible Apple Pay support.

Here’s A Quick Hands-On Demo Of How Apple Pay Works [Video]

Ben Reid·September 11, 2014

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