Apple settles EU antitrust case by granting rivals NFC access and enabling third-party payment options, avoiding a 10% fine.

Apple has agreed to settle an EU antitrust investigation by providing rivals with greater access to its NFC technology and enabling third-party developers to offer contactless payment options without using Apple Pay or Apple Wallet. The European Commission had charged Apple with restricting access to NFC technology, potentially benefiting its own Apple Pay system. Apple will offer these measures for a decade, avoiding a fine of up to 10% of its global annual turnover.

June 18, 2024
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