Apple, iPhone and Norway

Apple Pay’s first competitor on the iPhone has arrived in Norway
A Norwegian payment app called Vipps is the first service to take advantage of a new, more open iOS ecosystem thanks to EU regulations. Starting today, Norwegians can use Vipps for tap-to-pay transactions and online payments, and they can even set the app as the default payment option on their iPhones, as reported by MacRumors.
Vipps Becomes First Third-Party Tap-to-Pay App on iPhone
Apple’s grip on iPhone’s tap-to-pay functionality is loosening. Vipps, a Norwegian mobile payment app, has become the first third-party service to utilize tap-to-pay on iOS, marking a significant milestone in Apple’s more open ecosystem.
World's First Apple Pay Alternative for iPhone Launches in Norway
Norwegian payment service Vipps has become the world's first company to launch a competing tap-to-pay solution to Apple Pay on iPhone,
First Apple Pay Alternative Arrives in Norway in a Sign of Things to Come
The BankAxept cards can be used for tap-to-pay transactions and online purchases from an iPhone. Thanks to EU regulations and changes in iOS 18.1 and later, they can also be set as the default payment app on the iPhone, replacing Apple Wallet entirely.
There’s now an Apple Pay alternative for iPhone users in Norway
Apple finally offered third-party developers access to its Near-Field Communication (NFC) technology. Not only are iPhone users in the EU receiving access, but other regions can also leverage this technology.
Apple Pay Faces Fierce Competition: Norway's Vipps Becomes First Rival to Use iPhone NFC
Vipps takes on Apple Pay by using iPhone's NFC tech, offering a local bank integration. It's game on as other EU rivals prepare to launch alternatives.
Norway’s Vipps first to launch Apple Pay alternative on iPhone
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Apple Pay rival launches in Norway
Vipps MobilePay debuted in Norway as the first contender to Apple Pay on iPhones after Apple opened its NFC payments system to third parties.
Norway gets world's first Apple Pay alternative for iPhone
A Norwegian firm has become the first to take advantage of the EU law that required Apple to allow Apple Pay rivals to use its iPhone NFC technology.
Apple launches Tap to Pay on iPhone in Chili
Apple has launched Tap to Pay on iPhone in Chili, empowering merchants to use iPhone to accept in-person, contactless payments. With Tap to Pay on iPhone, merchants can accept contactless payments through a supporting iOS app on an iPhone Xs or later running the latest iOS version.
Apple Pay now available in one more country following recent expansion
Apple’s website in Egypt was updated on Tuesday with mentions of Apple Pay. The company also told the local press that Apple Pay is being launched in the country with three partner banks: National Bank of Egypt,
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Vipps MobilePay tackles Apple at its own game as the first NFC-based Apple Pay rival on iPhone
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