According to relevant media reports, Apple recently announced that it will open up the use of iPhone NFC to developers in the upcoming iOS 18.1 version, allowing third-party applications to directly use iPhone NFC without going through Apple Pay and Apple Wallet. Utilize Secure Element (SE) for contactless data exchange. It is worth mentioning that Apple does not restrict regions, and Chinese developers and users can also experience this feature.
Apple has equipped the NFC function as standard since the iPhone 6 series, but for a long time, the use scenarios of this function have been restricted.In comparison, Android phones have more extensive and diverse applications of NFC functions and can realize a variety of convenient functions. Apple's decision to open up the iPhone's NFC means that developers will be able to add the function of calling the phone's NFC within the applications they develop, making it applicable to more scenarios.
Such as payment, car keys, public transportation, various identifications, etc., to further enhance the convenience of iPhone.
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