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NFC Forum discussions could implement greater range and speed for NFC protocol, boost Apple Pay’s features

A series of planned improvements to the NFC (Near Field Communications) protocol could offer boosts to Apple Pay’s range and speed. This, along with a proposed change, would enable the Wallet app to get smarter, as the standard will begin supporting multiple actions with a single tap. At present, the NFC protocol functions as a […]

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Rumor: Apple could drop limits, change specs for wireless 15W fast chargers for iPhone 15

Apple’s charging protocol for the upcoming iPhone 15 could get much faster. A new rumor claims that Apple will no longer require wireless chargers to be approved before they can deliver 15W fast charging for the iPhone 15 range. Apple’s MagSafe protocol has been capable of wireless charging up to 15 watts since it first […]

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Kroger begins accepting Apple Pay, other NFC-based payments

If you’re looking to use Apple Pay at Kroger, it looks like the chain has finally begun accepting Apple’s contactless payment protocol. The chain finally began accepting Apple Pay and other contactless payment methods at select locations in Kentucky and Ohio, allowing customers to tap to pay with an iPhone or Apple Watch at checkout, […]

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Apple files new listings with Bluetooth 5.3 functionality with Launch Studio database, updated MacBook Air and Mac Pro among rumored products

Sometimes it’s the regulatory filings that offer the most information as to potential products in the pipeline. Apple this week filed a new listing in the Bluetooth Launch Studio database, a move which sometimes foreshadows the launch of new products. Although the filing does not mention any specific products, but it lists the latest Bluetooth […]

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Rumor: Apple may limit Wi-Fi 6E feature to iPhone 15 Pro models

A report from a leaker named “Unknownz21,” who has a limited-but-reliable track record, has indicated that Apple may include the Wi-Fi 6E protocol and the A17 processor on its iPhone 15 Pro models. The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus use the 2021 A15 processor, not the newer A16 processor. If Apple continues this trend, […]