Month: May 2024
Apple Puts iPhone Durability Ahead of Easy Repairs, Exec Says
Apple prioritizes device durability over easier repairs, according to John Ternus, the company’s head of hardware engineering, in a recent interview with YouTuber MKBHD. “It’s objectively better for the customer to have that reliability,” Ternus stated, adding that it is “ultimately better for the planet” due to significantly lower failure rates. Apple tests over 10,000 units of each product before release and incorporates real-world concerns into its testing suite.
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Apple prioritizes device durability over easier repairs, according to John Ternus, the company’s head of hardware engineering, in a recent interview with YouTuber MKBHD. “It’s objectively better for the customer to have that reliability,” Ternus stated, adding that it is “ultimately better for the planet” due to significantly lower failure rates. Apple tests over 10,000 units of each product before release and incorporates real-world concerns into its testing suite.
Read more of this story at Slashdot.
Apple Brings Tap to Pay on iPhone to Italy
Tap to Pay on iPhone today launched in Italy, allowing individual sellers, major retailers, and small businesses to use the iPhone as a contactless payment terminal.
Retailers are able to take advantage of the NFC chip in the iPhone to accept credit and debit card payments, as well as Apple Pay and other digital payment options. Tap to Pay on iPhone does not require additional hardware and it replaces hardware-based payment systems such as the Square Reader.
Tap to Pay on iPhone is available to payment platforms and payment app developers in Italy. Adyen, myPOS, Nexi, Revolut, Stripe, SumUp, and Viva are all supporting Tap to Pay, and Fabrick, Numia, and Sella will also be adding Tap to Pay integration in the near future. Starting today, Tap to Pay on iPhone can be used in all Apple retail stores in Italy as well.
“Tap to Pay on iPhone has revolutionized the checkout experience in many types of businesses in Europe and other countries, and we are happy to partner with payment platforms to support merchants in Italy by offering them a simple, secure and private way to accept contactless payments via iPhone and a partner-enabled iOS app, without the need for additional devices,” said Jennifer Bailey, Vice President of Apple Pay and Apple Wallet at Apple. “Over 4.3 million small and medium-sized companies in Italy have long played a key role in the country’s economy and, together with payment platforms, developers and developers of apps and payment networks, we are making it easier than ever for Italian businesses of all sizes to accept contactless payments and continue to grow their business.”
When a customer makes a purchase, a merchant that supports Tap to Pay on iPhone can accept payment by having the customer bring their credit card, debit card, prepaid card, iPhone, Apple Watch, or other digital wallet close to the merchant’s iPhone. The transaction is completed through NFC, with processing done using the Secure Element for security purposes.
Tap to Pay on iPhone requires an iPhone XS or newer model, and a contactless card or device also needed. Contactless cards from American Express, Global Discover Network, Diners, Mastercard, and Visa will work.
Italy is the 11th country where Tap to Pay on iPhone is available. Apple previously rolled out the feature in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Japan, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Taiwan, and Ukraine.Tags: Italy, Tap to Pay on iPhoneThis article, “Apple Brings Tap to Pay on iPhone to Italy” first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
Tap to Pay on iPhone today launched in Italy, allowing individual sellers, major retailers, and small businesses to use the iPhone as a contactless payment terminal.
Retailers are able to take advantage of the NFC chip in the iPhone to accept credit and debit card payments, as well as Apple Pay and other digital payment options. Tap to Pay on iPhone does not require additional hardware and it replaces hardware-based payment systems such as the Square Reader.
Tap to Pay on iPhone is available to payment platforms and payment app developers in Italy. Adyen, myPOS, Nexi, Revolut, Stripe, SumUp, and Viva are all supporting Tap to Pay, and Fabrick, Numia, and Sella will also be adding Tap to Pay integration in the near future. Starting today, Tap to Pay on iPhone can be used in all Apple retail stores in Italy as well.
“Tap to Pay on iPhone has revolutionized the checkout experience in many types of businesses in Europe and other countries, and we are happy to partner with payment platforms to support merchants in Italy by offering them a simple, secure and private way to accept contactless payments via iPhone and a partner-enabled iOS app, without the need for additional devices,” said Jennifer Bailey, Vice President of Apple Pay and Apple Wallet at Apple. “Over 4.3 million small and medium-sized companies in Italy have long played a key role in the country’s economy and, together with payment platforms, developers and developers of apps and payment networks, we are making it easier than ever for Italian businesses of all sizes to accept contactless payments and continue to grow their business.”
When a customer makes a purchase, a merchant that supports Tap to Pay on iPhone can accept payment by having the customer bring their credit card, debit card, prepaid card, iPhone, Apple Watch, or other digital wallet close to the merchant’s iPhone. The transaction is completed through NFC, with processing done using the Secure Element for security purposes.
Tap to Pay on iPhone requires an iPhone XS or newer model, and a contactless card or device also needed. Contactless cards from American Express, Global Discover Network, Diners, Mastercard, and Visa will work.
Italy is the 11th country where Tap to Pay on iPhone is available. Apple previously rolled out the feature in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Japan, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Taiwan, and Ukraine.
This article, “Apple Brings Tap to Pay on iPhone to Italy” first appeared on MacRumors.com
Discuss this article in our forums
Canadian Open 2024: How to Watch and Stream All the PGA Tour Golf From Anywhere – CNET
Nick Taylor looks to defend his crown as the Tour heads to the Hamilton Golf and Country Club.
Nick Taylor looks to defend his crown as the Tour heads to the Hamilton Golf and Country Club.
Activision wins $14.5 million lawsuit against cheat maker EngineOwning
Call of Duty publisher Activision has won a $14.5 million civil lawsuit judgment in the United States against EngineOwning, a… Continue reading Activision wins $14.5 million lawsuit against cheat maker EngineOwning
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Call of Duty publisher Activision has won a $14.5 million civil lawsuit judgment in the United States against EngineOwning, a maker of cheat software.
Germany-based EngineOwning has openly admitted to developing and promoting cheat software that manipulates the game mechanics in the Call of Duty series published by Activision Blizzard. The cheat developers dispute the final judgment, calling it “bogus.”
The legal battle between Activision and EngineOwning began in 2022 when Activision filed a complaint that specifically targeted EngineOwning and asked a judge to stop its operations:
“Activision is the owner and publisher of the Call of Duty series of video games (the “COD Games”). By this lawsuit, Activision seeks to stop unlawful conduct by an organization that is distributing and selling for profit numerous malicious software products designed to enable members of the public to gain unfair competitive advantages (i.e., to cheat) in the COD Games. These ongoing activities damage Activision’s games, its overall business, and the experience of the COD player community.”
EngineOwning, nor any of its representatives, appeared in court to defend the case, resulting in a summary judgment. The default judgment in this case awarded Activision $14,465,000 and attorney’s fees of $292,912, though it is up to Activision and its lawyers to actually collect those sums. Judge Michael Fitzgerald of U.S. District Court for the Central District of California issued a permanent injuction on EngineOwning, also declaring the Internet domain it operates is now the property of Activision.
“The Court is therefore satisfied that a permanent injunction should be issued to enjoin Defendants’ unlawful conduct and to transfer EO’s domain to Plaintiff,” Fitzgerald wrote in his judgment.
Call of Duty cheat maker remains defiant
EngineOwning released a statement in response to the court’s decision, saying it intends to keep making cheat software and refutes the “bogus claim” Activision brough.
There has been a lot of false claims regarding the lawsuit against EngineOwning. All the guys targeted in the lawsuit are inactive and have been for a long time. The project was handed over to a new owner years ago. Now Activision is trying to claim our engineowning.to domain. We have created backup domains (listed below) and kindly ask you to bookmark them. We hope and think that our domain registrar will not defer to this bogus claim, that would not have been approved by any clearheaded judge with even basic democratic values in a proper jurisdiction.”
It remains to be seen if Activision can collect the $14.5 million owed to the company and what the cryptic statement might mean for the future of the cheat software.
Otherwise, it has been a busy month for Activision, which has ramped up anticipation for the next installment of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. More details on the shooter set in the Middle East will be revealed after the Xbox Games Showcase next month.
Image: Activision.
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