Apple is finally going to open up iPhone tap-to-pay

Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Apple is going to let developers offer in-app NFC transactions using the Secure Element starting with iOS 18.1, and as part of the update, you’ll also be able to set a default contactless payment app that’s accessible when you double-click your iPhone’s side button. Previously, Apple has only allowed Apple Pay to appear when you double-click that button.
With this change, developers will be able to offer in-app contactless transactions for a wi