iOS 18.1: Apple’s Update Will Revolutionize Digital Payments.

Developers can make payments without using Apple Pay in iOS 18.1

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Secure Element can be accessed by developers who want to store sensitive information.

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The new feature allows in-app contactless transactions for a variety of purposes.

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Examples include payments, car keys, transit passes and even loyalty cards.

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Future updates could provide support for government IDs as well.

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Apple has made security and privacy its major focus in this new service.

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The developers will have to comply with the regulations as well as adhere to Apples requirement

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There will be an API for this feature as part of the next, iOS 18.1 beta version.

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