Coming to the UK next month.
Very exciting.
http://www.theverge.com/2015/6/8/8745017/apple-pay-uk-support
Very exciting.
http://www.theverge.com/2015/6/8/8745017/apple-pay-uk-support
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Can I get 'Classic View' back with that?
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SteveTheSeagull
I AM A CRIPPLED ALICE FAN
- Feb 14, 2015
- 458
Screw that. One step closer for them to take over the world. All bow down to your masters Arthur D. Levinson and Tim Cook and lick the crust off thier feet.
TWOCHOICEStom
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Do you know how it works?
Gullflyinghigh
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- Apr 23, 2012
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All very impressive but is there really a need (or desire) for it?
The article seems to be saying that it'll work using the contactless card payment terminals that are already in operation so, if that's the case, why wouldn't I just use my card as I already do?
I could see it having a use if we ever move to a completely cashless society, with all shops supporting contactless payment, but until then I'd need my card on me anyway so...am I missing something (more than open to the possibility I am)?
The article seems to be saying that it'll work using the contactless card payment terminals that are already in operation so, if that's the case, why wouldn't I just use my card as I already do?
I could see it having a use if we ever move to a completely cashless society, with all shops supporting contactless payment, but until then I'd need my card on me anyway so...am I missing something (more than open to the possibility I am)?
TWOCHOICEStom
Well-known member
I think the idea is convenience and security.
With credit/debit cards, you have to carry each individual one with you and (correct me if I'm wrong here someone), but I believe there's no authentication on contactless payments. They're only available for small transactions but in theory anyone could steal your card and use it on a terminal to pay for anything.
With Apple Pay all of your cards are stored on your phone and each payment is authenticated with your fingerprint. Apple doesn't get any info at all on the transaction either. It's all very secure and has been praised for it's levels of privacy.
Diego Napier
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- Mar 27, 2010
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Creating desire is one of the financial juggernaut's many sophisticated strategies for establishing and retaining its closed-source world domination.
Gazwag
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So when people are mugged for their iphone the mugger will just cut off a finger as well so get access for all their money
You could stick an Apple logo on a TURD and the same people would queue up all night to get hold of it.
Don't get me wrong, I think some Apple products are decent, but the HYPE that surrounds them is always much bigger than the products themselves. As for Apple Pay,
it's not exactly a game changer.
SteveTheSeagull
I AM A CRIPPLED ALICE FAN
- Feb 14, 2015
- 458
Yes i do. Seriously tho. They could sell farts in a jar if they stuck a Apple logo on it. The sheep would still buy it.
That's probably what makes that whooping and hollering presentation so incredibly NAUSIATING.As for Apple Pay,
You just watch it, shrug, and think "is that all?"
Absolute twats.
I'm sure it's just me being THICK, but where is this immense jealousy you speak of?
Gullflyinghigh
Registered User
- Apr 23, 2012
- 4,279
What is it that people are jealous of?
I'm guessing that you're implying that those without Apple products are in some way jealous of those with?
It's always the same with any Apple release, those who've bought into the Apple world are interested in the updates that Apple provide free of charge to their existing clients and changing their life in subtle but interesting ways, and then there's the other shout-em-downs who haven't. I call that jealousy. I don't feel the need to bash a non-Apple using individual, and I certainly wouldn't call them "twats".
If jealousy isn't the right word, then something else....