With the release of iOS 18.1, Apple will finally open its secure contactless payments system to third-party developers. Here’s how Apple’s implementation functions.
In iOS 18.1 Apple will open its secure NFC hardware and contactless transactions initiative to third-party developers.
This system combines the on-device Secure Enclave, Secure Element, and NFC hardware to allow secure payments using NFC-based contact terminal devices which are used both for payment and verification.
