Although iOS 8 was first showcased at this year’s WWDC developer gathering back in June, it wasn’t until September’s iPhone 6 event that we first caught a glimpse of the new integrated, contactless payment system dubbed Apple Pay. The Cupertino company’s new infrastructure would not, we were told, be a part of iOS 8.0 on day one, but would follow in a subsequent October software update. According to a new report, the Mac maker is right on schedule to roll Apple Pay out with iOS 8.1, with the same source also offering a firm date on the release.
Informants of Bank Innovation believe that iOS 8.1 will be made public on October 20th, and among a number of other enhancements, will be focused on getting Apple Pay up and running. Both the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus have been kitted out with NFC radios especially for this feature, and with Apple Watch also set to integrate with the system when it débuts early next year, it’s critical that Apple get introduces Apple Pay with as few issues as possible.
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Informants of Bank Innovation believe that iOS 8.1 will be made public on October 20th, and among a number of other enhancements, will be focused on getting Apple Pay up and running. Both the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus have been kitted out with NFC radios especially for this feature, and with Apple Watch also set to integrate with the system when it débuts early next year, it’s critical that Apple get introduces Apple Pay with as few issues as possible.
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