iOS 18 on iPhone 14 Pro Max. Maria Diaz/ZDNET Apple is broadening the reach of NFC on the iPhone by opening the technology to third-party apps. Starting with iOS 18.1, developers will be able to offer contactless transactions from their own apps separate from Apple Pay and Apple Wallet, the company said today. Tapping into… Continue reading Apple expanding iPhone’s NFC to third-party apps – all the ways that benefits you
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Apple’s next big project might be a tabletop robot / iPad
/ Apple’s rumored robotic device will be able to tilt and spin its screen 360 degrees, according to a report from Bloomberg. Illustration by Nick Barclay / The Verge Apple reportedly has “a team of several hundred people” working on a new product that attaches an iPad-style display to a robotic arm that uses actuators… Continue reading Apple’s next big project might be a tabletop robot / iPad
The Evolution of Match-3: Wildlife Studios and Team Tiger Unite Puzzle Mechanics with an Engaging Narrative Adventure in Secret Puzzle Society
Wildlife Studios is excited to announce the launch of Secret Puzzle Society, the first release from their affiliate studio Team Tiger Games. In this game, players are invited to search for hidden clues and uncover the truth about a secret society of puzzle-loving villains. To achieve this, they will need to conquer challenging levels and navigate… Continue reading The Evolution of Match-3: Wildlife Studios and Team Tiger Unite Puzzle Mechanics with an Engaging Narrative Adventure in Secret Puzzle Society
Apple is finally opening up NFC to third-party developers in iOS 18.1
Apple isn’t just opening up Near-Field Communication (NFC) access in the European Union; it’s offering third-party access to functions like tap-to-pay in the US and other regions. The company posted a notice on Wednesday announcing that third-party developers can start implementing their own contactless transaction systems through an API in the upcoming iOS 18.1. The… Continue reading Apple is finally opening up NFC to third-party developers in iOS 18.1
Hyundai Tucson
The Tucson’s interior was always admirably designed and striking as the exterior, but some key changes were introduced in 2024. It gains a new dashboard, which is much tidier and more practical than the previous setup. There’s a new, passenger-side storage compartment above the glovebox. Other changes include a new centre console design with integrated… Continue reading Hyundai Tucson
Apple is finally going to open up iPhone tap-to-pay
/ Until now, Apple Pay and Apple Wallet have had exclusive access to many features of the iPhone’s NFC chip, but that will change with iOS 18.1. By Jay Peters, a news editor who writes about technology, video games, and virtual worlds. He’s submitted several accepted emoji proposals to the Unicode Consortium. Share this story… Continue reading Apple is finally going to open up iPhone tap-to-pay
@FCA: Jeep® Brand Announces Starting Prices for 2025 Compass Lineup
August 14, 2024 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – The Jeep® brand is bringing legendary 4×4 performance, refinement, advanced technology and even more value to the 2025 Jeep Compass. With a starting U.S. manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $27,495, Compass now offers two well-equipped trims below $30,000 MSRP. “The 2025 Jeep Compass delivers unmatched 4×4 capability,… Continue reading @FCA: Jeep® Brand Announces Starting Prices for 2025 Compass Lineup
My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.101)
Episode 101 of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars finds your hosts Matt Prior and Steve Cropley back in the studio* (*Steve’s dining room) for a chat about Jaguar’s upcoming rejuvenation, a rather exceptional unexceptional Toyota Hilux, and much more besides including your correspondence. Make sure you never miss an Autocar podcast. Subscribe to… Continue reading My Week In Cars: New Steve Cropley/Matt Prior podcast (ep.101)
A Tesla RV, falling sales in Europe, SWTCH, and big Biden solar news
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we’ve got a medium duty Tesla RV that could help stop sliding sales in Europe, Tom Kasper from SWTCH Energy shows up to talk EV charging in older buildings, and we cover Biden’s big bump to Chinese solar. We’ve also got an all-new Jackrabbit OG2 review from Micah Toll,… Continue reading A Tesla RV, falling sales in Europe, SWTCH, and big Biden solar news
Every time Google dinged Apple during its Pixel 9 launch event
/ Google’s hardware event was all about the new Pixel 9 and AI — but it subtly drew some comparisons to Apple. By Emma Roth, a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Share this story If you… Continue reading Every time Google dinged Apple during its Pixel 9 launch event