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Apple empowers businesses to accept contactless payments through Tap to Pay on iPhone
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Apple empowers businesses to accept contactless payments through Tap to Pay on iPhone

Apple today announced plans to introduce Tap to Pay on iPhone. The new capability will empower millions of merchants across the US, from small businesses to large retailers, to use their iPhone to seamlessly and securely accept Apple Pay, contactless credit and debit cards, and other digital wallets through a simple tap to their iPhone — no additional hardware or payment terminal needed. Tap to Pay on iPhone will be available for payment platforms and app developers to integrate into their iOS apps and offer as a payment option to their business customers. Stripe will be the first payment platform to offer Tap to Pay on iPhone to their business customers, including the Shopify Point of Sale app this spring. Additional payment platforms and apps will follow later this year.“As more and mor...
Delta and Aeromexico launch touchless check-in, powered by SkyTeam technology
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Delta and Aeromexico launch touchless check-in, powered by SkyTeam technology

Airlines are the first two members to implement the alliance-first technology powered by SkyTeam’s Digital Spine.Technology enables digital check-in for multi-airline travel via airlines’ existing apps or websites. Traveling on an itinerary that includes flights on both Aeromexico and Delta is getting easier thanks to seamless technology introduced by the two SkyTeam member airlines. Travelers can now check in digitally and get their boarding passes through either airline’s self-service channels, then go directly to security without needing to use a kiosk or see an agent, offering a faster, touchless airport experience. Aeromexico and Delta are the first members to implement the alliance-first technology powered by SkyTeam’s Digital Spine. The innovation connects the two airlines’ d...
Apple lands historic first Best Picture Oscar nomination for “CODA,” and secures six Academy Award nominations
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Apple lands historic first Best Picture Oscar nomination for “CODA,” and secures six Academy Award nominations

 Apple today made history, landing six Academy Award nominations in several major categories, including Best Picture for “CODA”; Best Actor for Denzel Washington in “The Tragedy of Macbeth”; Best Supporting Actor for Troy Kotsur in “CODA”; Best Adapted Screenplay for writer/director Siân Heder for “CODA”; Best Cinematography for Bruno Delbonnel for “The Tragedy of Macbeth”; and Best Production Design for Stefan Dechant for “The Tragedy of Macbeth.” Apple Original Films’ “CODA” becomes the first motion picture starring a predominantly Deaf cast in leading roles to receive a Best Picture nomination, and Troy Kotsur becomes the first Deaf male actor to receive a nomination in the Best Supporting Actor category for his powerful performance.Additionally, “CODA” writer/director Siân...