Apple still makes it too hard for Apple Pay competitors to emerge, says UK

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By Ben LovejoyOct 20, 2026, 7:37 am158 ptsTrending
Apple still makes it too hard for third-party developers to launch alternatives to Apple Pay, despite loosening its grip on access to the NFC chip embedded in iPhones. That’s the claim made by the UK’s antitrust watchdog, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The CMA says developers have reported that…

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