A Costco Digital Membership Card has launched in its iOS app, to let customers pay for goods with their phone.
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How Apple Card Compares to Other Credit Cards
Redditor u/cannono put together a credit card comparison chart that shows you how the Apple Card stacks up against other cards.
Apple Card Release Date is Around the Corner
The Apple Card release date is around the corner, with the latest and possibly final iOS 12.4 beta appearing recently.
Get Free McDonald's Fries With Apple Pay
It’s Friday so you know what that means? Get yourself some free McDonald’s fries when you use Apple Pay.
Hong Kong Apple Pay Coming Later This Year
Octopus confirms that Hong Kong Apple Pay is coming later this year to iPhone and Apple Watch.
A Cashless Society Could Affect Strippers and Other Sex Workers
I’ve written musings here and there about the cashless society, but sex work as an affected industry hadn’t crossed my mind. I think it’s an important conversation to have, though. I wonder what an alternative could be? Special jewelry with NFC chips that can accept peer-to-peer payments? Imagine tipping a stripper with Apple Pay. Sorry Tim Cook.
But without cash, the club I work at is free to exploit. Cash handed directly to a dancer gets pocketed, but credit card charges are skimmed—and because workers are more or less off the books, we have no recourse to contest absurdly high fees. When a customer pays several hundred dollars to spend time in a dark room alone with a dancer, the club takes a 70 percent cut.
Apple Card Leak Show Weight, More in Images
An Apple Card leak from an anonymous source to iMore shows the card’s weight, package, and approval. Apple Card Leak After applying for a card, it took about a week for it to arrive. On a scale, the Apple Card weighs 0.52 ounces (14.74 grams). The minimal sleeve that the card arrives in shows an embossed Apple…
Mac Pro: You Want It? You Got It! – Mac Geek Gab 764
Yes, some things happened at WWDC, and your two geeks discuss them. But first, some Cool Stuff Found. We can’t ignore that stuff, after all! Then it’s time for a jam session all about macOS Catalina, the new Mac Pro, and a few other things related to Apple’s announcements this week. All very cool stuff, and you’re guaranteed to learn at least five new things!
Apple Pay London Express Transit is Coming
Apple Pay London Express Transit is coming, and Transport for London confirmed it on Twitter.
NYC Subway Riders Can Use Apple Pay This Friday
NYC subway riders can start using Apple Pay Express Transit at certain subway stations starting Friday, May 31.
Get $1 Tacos From Taco Bell With Apple Pay
Yesterday Apple shared a new promo for Apple Pay. You can get US$1 tacos from Taco Bell with Apple Pay through May 29.
Apple Pay Launches in Luxembourg and Hungary
Apple Pay has gone live in both Luxembourg and Hungary, bringing the total number of European countries it is available in up to 26.
TMO Background Mode Interview with iCEO of the Electronic Transactions Association Amy Zirkle
Amy Zirkle is the interim CEO of the Electronic Transactions Association (ETA). Prior to joining ETA, she spent 17 years working as a Senior Economist focusing on technology matters including mobile payments in the developing world. She holds an S.M. degree from M.I.T. where she served as a Research Associate at the M.I.T. Media Lab as well as the M.I.T. Research Program on Communications Policy.
Amy and I talked about her work at the M.I.T. Media Lab, the early days of electronic payments and their exploding growth today. We also chatted about the new tap & go cards, their security, and how they work. I asked about the CurrentC disaster as well as restaurants and gas stations and how they seem to lag behind modern payment methods. We finished with a discussion of the future of electronic payments.
Apple Pay Netherlands Launching Soon
Dutch bank ING revealed earlier this month that Apple Pay Netherlands is launching soon. Debit card service Maestro has entered beta status for Apple Pay.
The Netherlands is one of the most populous countries in Europe that is still awaiting Apple Pay.
Wi-Fi 6, Apple Pay Tips – TMO Daily Observations 2019-05-15
John Martellaro and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont for a discussion of the new designations for Wi-Fi networks, and some Apple Pay tips.
iOS 12.3: How to Use Apple Pay in iTunes and the App Store
In iOS 12.3 Apple gave customers the ability to use Apple Pay in iTunes and the App Store for apps, movies, games, and more. Here’s where to find the setting.
New Apple Pay NFC Stickers Make it Faster to Pay
Jennifer Bailey, VP of Apple Pay, announced Apple Pay NFC stickers recently.. Once tapped they trigger Apple Pay purchases, so you don’t need to download a separate app.
With the new support, an iPhone will know how to read a specially-encoded NFC tag (that can be as inert as a sticker) and automatically show the Apple Pay purchase interface when a user holds their device near it. No third-party apps or other set up required.
At launch Apple is partnering with Bird scooters, Bonobos clothing store, and PayByPhone parking meters.
iOS 12.3 Lets You Add an Apple Pay Express Transit Card
One of features included in today’s iOS 12.3 update is the ability for iPhone customers to add an Apple Pay express transit card.
Apple Pay Hungary and Luxembourg Close to Launch
Apple Pay Hungary and Luxembourg are close to launching, following an expansion to Iceland and coming soon to the Netherlands.
Apple Offers a Ton of Springtime Apple Pay Discounts
Apple occasionally offers customers Apple Pay discounts for one retailer at a time. But today’s promotion includes eight companies.
Apple Pay Iceland Launches With Two Partners
Apple Pay Iceland has arrived, and two partners are available at launch: Landsbankinn and Arion banki.
Apple Pay Coming to Holland Soon, Says ING
ING announced that its Dutch customers will shortly be able to use Apple Pay, posting on its website that the service was “coming soon.”
Apple Pay Launches in Austria
Apple Pay officially launched in Austria, giving customers of Erste Bank and N26 access to the service in the country.
Apple Pay Austria Possibly Launching Tomorrow
Rumor has it that Apple Pay Austria is supposed to launch tomorrow, although we’re not sure which banks will support it at launch.