Not only can it integrate mobile payment functions such as Apple Pay, but it can also include invoice carrier barcodes, identity proof support, and even vaccination cards can be integrated into the Apple Wallet App. Unexpectedly, in the code of the latest Apple mobile system, it was revealed that this payment function, which people think is built into the system, is likely to be completely deleted starting with iOS 16.1, and can be completely deleted with a simple system gesture. Continue reading Reports indicate that iOS 16.1 will be able to delete the “wallet”. Is this to avoid monopoly concerns? Report text.
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Reports indicate that iOS 16.1 will be able to delete the “wallet”. Is this to avoid monopoly concerns?
The Apple Wallet App (formerly known as Passbook) was originally designed to allow iPhone users to easily scan and organize tickets and certificates. Even if they store countless digital cards, they will not become heavy (probably, not…), and can also save a lot of space in physical wallets. Although there are now a dazzling array of payment function services, such an application does seem to be a strong recommendation for Apple’s main mobile payment method, Apple Pay.
But maybe it’s because this “wallet” has been accompanying iOS users for a long time, so it doesn’t feel like much. But now it seems that Apple also intends to proactively deal with this situation that may cause unfair competition.
In recent times, iOS has begun to add options to customize functions such as the default browser, and the intention of deleting built-in original applications may be somewhat similar. along with iPadOS 16.1 public beta versionComing to iOS early. Foreign media also discovered early that this iPad-specific system, which traditionally has a fairly similar infrastructure to iOS, seems to have a new direction for Apple’s payment functions for mobile systems.
It can be seen from the dug-out system code that the Wallet app can not only be (re)downloaded from the App Store in the future, but also supports “UNINSTALLED” related commands. Simply put, iOS is likely to allow users in future versions to simply use a long press gesture to delete this original application, which in the past basically could only be removed from the home screen.
According to speculation by foreign media, such system function adjustments may be related to the antitrust issues that Apple Pay may face. It is reported that related complaints were reported in the EU at the beginning of this year. Mainly because the iPhone NFC payment function seems to be limited to Apple’s own payment function. This time, it was revealed that iOS may be testing code, which may also reveal the official response strategy to monopoly doubts in advance.
As for whether this means that the relevant sensor support of the iPhone may be provided to more third-party mobile payments, or whether it is simply used in this way to avoid monopoly lawsuits, it may not be confirmed until the official version is released.
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Source: KOCPC Chinese