Apple officially announces the opening of mobile phones NFC chip

Journalism 2024 year 08 month 22 day

Apple Inc8 month 14 An important announcement was released on the day, Announced that it will be released soon iOS 18. 1 Open to developers in the beta version iPhone of NFC (Near field communication) chip. This measure will allow developers to utilize iPhone The security element in (SE) , Implement contactless data exchange functionality in their applications, Bring users a wider range of usage scenarios.

NFC (Near Field Communication) It is a short-range wireless communication technology, Allow two devices to exchange data when they are close to each other. In short, NFC Just like between devices "Digital handshake" , It allows your phone to be compatible with other supports NFC The equipment is used quickly, Secure interaction, Without the need for physical contact.

NFC Technology widely applied in mobile payments, access control , Electronic ticketing and other fields, Can greatly improve user convenience and operational efficiency.

Through the newNFC and SE API, Developers can provide various contactless data exchange services in their applications, The potential application areas of these services are very broad.

for example, Users will be able to access it throughApp Make in store payments, Unlock the car key, Take closed-loop public transportation, Verify enterprise badge, Student ID card, And open the doors of the house and hotel.

 

in addition, This technology can also be used to manage merchant points, Feedback Card, Event tickets, Even in the future, it will support functions such as digital identity documents.

To integrate this new solution intoiPhone In the application program, Developers need to sign a commercial agreement with Apple Inc, apply NFC and SE to grant authorization, And pay the relevant fees.

 

This means that developers not only need technical preparation, Still need to meet Apple's commercial requirements, To ensure that their applications can safely and reliably utilize this new technology.

Apple stated that, This feature will be prioritized for Australia in the first batch of beta versions, Brazil, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Developers from the UK and the US are open, In the future, it will expand to more regions.

This openNFC The chip function marks an important step for Apple in promoting the multifunctionality and user convenience of mobile devices, Created new innovation opportunities for developers, At the same time, it has further enhanced iPhone The ecosystem.