The regulator’s demand The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has asked Apple to open the iPhone’s NFC chip to third‑party payment apps. Engadget reported that the regulator views Apple’s closed NFC stack as a nea…

If Apple complies, any Android‑style open NFC model could appear on iOS. The regulator argues that competition would drive lower fees and more innovation for merchants and consumers. Apple’s refusal would likely trigg…

Analysts see the request as a test of Apple’s willingness to cede control over a core revenue stream. Apple has defended its closed ecosystem as a security measure, but the CMA cites evidence that the restriction limi…

Apple’s tightening grip on hardware Apple is limiting iPhone Duo purchases to two units per customer worldwide, according to Engadget. The cap applies across all Apple Store channels and appears designed to manage sca…