

NFC tags still enjoy the ’point here’ advantage as App Clip does the rest. It boils down to one thing: making App Clips a simple tap or scan process.
ICLIP APPLE CODE
This means those fancy Apple designed App Clip codes are coming after the initial iOS 14 launch, and when they do Apple Pay Code Payments will certainly be coming with them.
ICLIP APPLE UPDATE
14” The #14 footnote is interesting: “Camera support for scanning an App Clip code will be made available in an iOS 14 software update later this year.” For Apple designed App Clip codes, “You can scan them with your camera or tap one using NFC. Let’s examine the ‘real world’ App Clip activation triggers: Apple App Clip codes, NFC tags, QR codes. The promise of App Clips is they finally put NFC, specifically NFC tags, on the same low cost entry bar of QR codes. The downside is the NFC reader side of the equation: the reader + cash register/transit gate + transaction software has a higher initial investment than a code scanner attached to a POS system. NFC always has an advantage over a scanner in that it works without light and can be activated just by the user pointing their device at an NFC reader or tag. iPhone is both a radio (NFC) and camera (scanner).

The strength of code payments is simplicity and low cost.

CarKey will incorporate Ultra Wideband when the Car Connectivity Consortium Digital Key 3.0 spec is finalized and ‘Code Payments’ are coming at some point in the iOS 14 cycle. IOS 14 is the first time Apple Pay is moving beyond NFC. Apple Pay debuted with NFC-A EMV in 2014, it added NFC-F FeliCa with Suica in 2016, MIFARE Student ID passes and PBOC China transit cards in 2018. Until now Apple Pay has been all about the NFC ka-ching thing, but it has also evolved along the way. The real story is more interesting and is centered on App Clips, not AliPay or other specific QR code payment players. When the AliPay Apple Pay leak surfaced earlier this year the stock story was that Apple Pay must support AliPay and WeChat Pay if Apple Pay is to have any relevance for iPhone users in China. Please let me know what you think! Thank youĮasy to print on its side, no supports necessary, make it in the highest quality possible, sand lightly for smoothest experience.The Apple designed App Clips code combines a visual code and a NFC tag On the short side of the iPad is the optimal position as the clip will not cover any screen area.Ĭomfort and durability: The clip has been designed making it easy to open with a soft, ergonomic amount of pressure. Not tested with the smart keyboard or silicone case. The clip grips to the iPad with or without the Smart Cover on. It may work on notebooks screens, other tablets and with other pencils. Use the Smart Clip to hold papers, convenient for sketching Just pull off the pencil and gently press to release the clip from the iPad. The Smart Clip element holding the Pencil is also the grip to release the clip from the iPad. The clip can be used as front camera cover for privacy. It holds securely the Pencil on the side or to any border of the iPad. The Smart Clip intend to close this gap integrating this devices in a simple solution. You have the magnets but they are not strong and safe enough so you risk dropping the quite costly Pencil.

ICLIP APPLE PRO
Many reviews about the iPad Pro and Apple Pencil comments the missing integration between the Pencil and the iPad while moving around and even while in use.
