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Digi Yatra starts international passenger trials at seven airports on select Air India, IndiGo flights
Touch points while travelling on select international flights operated by Air India and IndiGo. According to Ministry of Civil Aviation, the trials are being conducted at Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Cochin, Mumbai, Chennai and Amritsar airports. Eligible passengers will be able to use the facility at terminal entry points, Security Hold Areas (SHA) and boarding gates, wherever the required infrastructure is available.
Digi Yatra to start international passenger trials at 7 Indian airports for Air India and IndiGo flyers
Starting November 1, eligible Indian nationals can participate in international passenger trials for Digi Yatra at seven airports. Using the Digi Yatra mobile app, passengers with e-passports can generate digital identity credentials by scanning their passports and verifying information. The updated app focuses on improving user experience and expanding service capabilities globally, while ensuring that existing travel documentation requirements remain in effect.
Apple Pay is finally in India: Can you use it on your next trip abroad?
Apple Pay’s India launch means eligible Axis Bank Visa and Mastercard credit cardholders can now use their India-issued cards for contactless payments both at home and overseas. Abroad, transactions will run through the card network rather than UPI, so international usage settings, spending limits, forex charges and merchant NFC support will determine whether a payment goes through.
Apple Pay comes to India with Axis Bank Visa, Mastercard credit cards
Apple Pay has officially launched in India, allowing users to make contactless payments using Axis Bank credit cards. Users can add their Visa and Mastercard credit cards to Apple Pay to facilitate these payments. The service provides a secure and private method for transactions without requiring PINs or OTPs. This launch marks a significant expansion in digital payment options available to Indian consumers.
Wrapping aluminium foil around your cards: How this simple trick works, its benefits and the right way to use it for card protection
With the rise of contactless card theft, many individuals are seeking effective measures to safeguard their finances. One easy solution is to wrap cards in aluminium foil, which can effectively block unwanted radio waves. Although this method doesn't provide absolute security, it certainly adds an essential layer of protection. Furthermore, it's crucial to routinely monitor bank statements to catch any fraudulent activities early on.
Why are more people wrapping their wallets in aluminum foil to help block wireless theft
Many modern wallets contain wirelessly readable items like identification cards. These chips can transmit unique identification numbers over significant distances. Aluminum foil can block these radio waves, acting as a basic shield. Enhanced driver's licenses and passport cards pose higher risks for data transmission. Protecting your entire wallet as a unit is a practical security measure.
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PayPal launches tap-to-pay for iPhone users in Germany
PayPal has launched tap-to-pay for iPhone users in Germany, enabling contactless payments at Mastercard-enabled terminals. The rollout follows EU rules forcing Apple to open its NFC chip to third parties. The feature is iPhone-only and excludes Apple Watch support.
Apple offers to let rivals access tap-and-go tech in EU antitrust case
Apple has offered to let rivals access its tap-and-go mobile payments systems used for mobile wallets in order to settle EU antitrust charges, three people familiar with the matter said.
How to activate/enable contactless payments on SBI debit card: Here are 3 ways
SBI contactless debit cards can be used to make in-person purchases at merchant locations, pay online, and withdraw cash.
EU regulators charge Apple with keeping rivals from pay technology
The Commission's decision to send a charge sheet known as a statement of objections to Apple confirmed a Reuters story in October last year.
How to protect your debit, credit card from fraudsters
As the number of people who use their cards to make purchases has increased, so has the number of cases of card-related fraud. Here are the precautions to follow when using debit or credit cards, according to the RBI's brochure "BEWare."
Apple working on new iOS feature to let iPhones accept payments via tap-to-pay technology
The feature will most likely work along NFC system and use contactless technology.
Apple to let iPhones accept credit cards without extra hardware
The system will likely use iPhone's near field communications, or NFC, chip that is currently used for Apple Pay, the report said, adding the feature may roll out through a software update in the coming months.
Delhi to soon have driving licences with QR codes
"The new driving licence will have an advanced microchip with features like Quick Response (QR) code and Near Field Communication (NFC), and the new RC will have the owner's name printed on the front while the microchip and the QR code would be embedded at the back of the card," said a statement from the government on Wednesday.
Apple to face EU antitrust charge over NFC chip: Report
The iPhone maker has been in European Union antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager's crosshairs since June last year when she launched an investigation into Apple Pay.
India must ensure basic infra to woo chip makers: NXP
“Establishment of Semiconductor Wafer Fabrication (fab) units in India has long been challenging, even though India has done well in terms of chip design and manufacturing of electronics. This is due to several factors, but not just the country’s shortage of resources,” Dutch chipmaker NXP Semiconductors India head Sanjay Gupta said.
SBI and Titan launch India’s first contactless payment watch: Here's how to use it
SBI account holders can tap their Titan Pay watch on contactless payment POS machine without the need of swiping or inserting their SBI bank card.
Here's what to expect at Apple WWDC 2018: iOS 12, new Mac OS, upgraded Siri
The annual event is unique in that most things on offer are completely free and benefit every Apple user.
Do-it-yourself biology: Biohackers implanting rice grain-sized chips under skin
In 2002, a newer crop of biohackers started working with rice grain-sized chips that can be embedded under a layer of skin by a tattoo artist.
‘Tap & pay’ sans NFC cards, phones
Payment company iKaaz, which specializes in near-field communication, has developed a low-cost point-of-sale terminal.
Five things to know about contactless credit cards
It has a chip and a radio frequency antenna embedded. When it is tapped against a terminal enabled for contactless payments, the card transmits payment details wirelessly.
Five things to know about contactless credit and debit cards
Contactless credit and debit cards allows communication between NFC-enabled objects at a minimum distance of 4 centimetres.
Make faster payment with contactless card, but take precautions
They are safe because the card is never out of your sight. However, forensic experts feel that NFC cards have their own set of vulnerabilities.
Why mobile payments, not a bigger screen, will be the defining feature of the iPhone 6
Apple must have found a great solution, because it's finally convinced all of the major credit card companies to work together on the service, according to Re/code.
Six people who implanted gadgets into their bodies
While one has RFID chips in his hands that help him perform a number of activities, the other had a Fitbit-like activity tracking device implanted into his arm.
iPhone 5 vs Nokia Lumia 920 vs Samsung Galaxy Slll: Why Apple is still the king despite late entry
With the iPhone 5, Apple has gone from being leader to follower in the smartphone market. But that will have little impact on iPhone fever.
ET in the classroom: Technology that will replace credit cards
NFC is a variant of RFID. It is an ultra short-range wireless technology that allows communication and data exchange between two devices.
Nokia, PayMate to develop NFC-technology solution for handset
Handset maker Nokia and online payment services provider PayMate has joined hands to develop a solution.
In the works: A Google mobile payment service?
You'll be able to walk in a store and do commerce, says Eric Schmidt. And it'll eventually replace credit cards.
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