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UK asks Apple to widen access to its payment tech

UK asks Apple to widen access to its payment tech
BBC Technology Tuesday 20 October 2026, 12:29 UTC 1 min read
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Proposed changes could lead to new digital wallets and keys as well as ticketing apps, the regulator says.

Proposed changes could lead to new digital wallets and keys as well as ticketing apps, the regulator says.
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