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Apple, like any public corporation, is accountable to investors. Therefore, every three months he holds a telephone conference, during which he reports to members of the board on the financial success of the company entrusted to him. Of course, to satisfy investors, reports must be positive and earnings must be steadily growing. There is nothing unusual in this, since all large enterprises operate according to this model, without exception. But Tim Cook sincerely believes that it shouldn’t be this way and that any company should put its customers first.

The speed at which the coronavirus is spreading is frightening. Despite the fact that the World Health Organization is in no hurry to reclassify the epidemic as a pandemic, the virus has already caused colossal damage. True, it was not people who suffered the most from it, but the world economy, due to the fact that many enterprises were forced to suspend their production due to the indefinite quarantine announced in China. However, for prevention purposes, mass events are still canceled regardless of their significance. MWC, F8, Google I/O, SXSW have already been cancelled. Now the March presentation of Apple and WWDC is in question.

Apple is quite adamant about setting dates for the launch of new products. That is why new versions of the company's proprietary operating systems and new iPhone and MacBook models are released at approximately the same time every year. Of course, the days of the week may vary, but they generally stick to a consistent schedule, scheduling presentations in June for software updates, September for smartphones, and October for laptops. However, Apple has products that receive upgrades outside of any schedules or schedules, namely as needed. For example, computers from the Mac mini and iMac lines.

In the modern world, success is a phenomenon that has ceased to have an unambiguously positive meaning. And the point is not even that some achieve it by not entirely honest means, but that as soon as one company achieves success, there will immediately be one that complains about the violation of its rights and legitimate interests. Not because the first stole something from the second, but because she simply did not take her share. Do you think this is fiction? But no. Living proof of this is Apple, which is constantly being sued, accusing it of creating a monopoly.

The smart home is an area that has not yet succumbed to Apple. Of course, they tried to test the waters by releasing HomePod and even the “Home” application, from which you can control the speaker and other gadgets, but it is still too early to talk about any significant conquest. It would seem, why would it cost a company like Apple to set up production of smart modems, light bulbs and other gadgets that fill the range of Chinese vendors? But, apparently, she just doesn’t want to do anything, and therefore teamed up with Google, Amazon and the Zigbee Alliance to collaborate on a smart home ecosystem.

If the ranking of the DxOMark laboratory, which evaluates smartphone cameras, included the category “The most unusual camera phone,” the Google Pixel would be guaranteed to win. Still, getting a single camera to take portrait shots, stabilize the image, and brighten photos taken in the dark so that they look as natural as possible using software algorithms alone is worth a lot. Despite the fact that at first this development path looked rather unusual, gradually many companies, including Apple, came to the conclusion that there is nothing wrong with software image enhancement.

I think you have already heard that last week the State Duma, in the third reading, adopted a bill that obliges electronics manufacturers to install software from Russian developers on their gadgets. Despite the fact that for now this is just a blank that does not contain any mention of specific types of devices, or programs required for pre-installation, or those responsible for fulfilling these requirements, the business has seriously strained. And how can one not get tense here, if not only Russian media, but also foreign ones write about it. As a result, they even decided that they needed to defend their interests, even if they had to go all the way to the president himself.

If you followed the development of Apple in the early 2010s, you probably remember the despondency that gripped the brand’s fans due to the departure of Steve Jobs. Despite the fact that he himself chose his successor, many refused to believe that he could lead the company on the same course as its founder. After all, Jobs was not just a leader; he was directly involved in the development of each new product, giving advice on making certain changes. Tim Cook, on the other hand, prefers not to interfere in the work of the design team, allowing them to do their work on their own, but this does not mean that he does not follow the precepts of Steve Jobs.

The Apple Pay payment system was officially launched in Russia on October 4, 2016. If you have not previously been interested in the features of the service, then the time has come when you need to find out about the features of the service, find out whether your devices support Apple Pay, familiarize yourself with the list of banks cooperating with the system and clarify all other details of interest. We have collected answers to all your questions about Apple Pay in this article.

What is Apple Pay

Apple Pay is Apple's mobile payment system, announced on September 9, 2014. Apple Pay is based on NFC (near field communication) technology, which allows you to pay for services and goods without using credit cards. To pay, the buyer only needs to bring the iPhone or Apple Watch to a special reader, which will carry out the transaction in a matter of seconds.

Which devices support Apple Pay?

You can make contactless payments in stores using Apple Pay on the following devices:

  • iPhone 6/6 Plus.
  • iPhone 6s/6s Plus.
  • iPhone SE.
  • iPhone 7/7 Plus.
  • Apple Watch.
  • Apple Watch Series 2.

Smartphones iPhone 5, iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s also have support for Apple Pay, but payments can only be made using the Apple Watch smart watch, since the “fives” are not equipped with NFC modules.

Payment for purchases using Apple Pay on the Internet is possible on all of the above devices, as well as on:

  • iPad Pro, iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3 and newer models.
  • Mac 2012 or newer synced with iPhone or Apple Watch (Mac must have macOS Sierra installed).

How to set up Apple Pay

Step 1: Go to the application Wallet and press " Add a credit or debit card».

Step 2: Enter your card details. If you're adding a card that's used for purchases in the App Store and iTunes Store, simply enter the security code.

Step 3: Click " Further" Your bank will review the information and determine if you can add your card to Apple Pay. Please note that the bank may require additional information, which will need to be entered if necessary.

Step 4. After successfully adding the card, click " Further" You can now pay for purchases using your iPhone using Apple Pay.

How to make purchases with Apple Pay

In order to pay for a purchase via Apple Pay, you need to bring your iPhone to an NFC terminal that supports the payment system. An image of the card will appear on the smartphone screen, after which all that remains is to confirm the payment using the Touch ID scanner. This process takes a matter of seconds.

Paying for purchases using Apple Watch is just as easy. You need to double-click the side button located below the Digital Crown, select a card (or leave the card installed by default) and bring the watch to the NFC terminal.

Commission when paying for purchases using Apple Pay

When purchasing using Apple Pay, the buyer is not charged any fees. Apple takes 0.15% of each transaction made through Apple Pay from partner banks.

Is it safe to use Apple Pay?

Making payments using Apple Pay is much safer than using bank cards. Firstly, due to the fact that payment confirmation is performed not using a PIN code, but by scanning the user’s fingerprint.

And, secondly, due to the fact that when making a payment, the seller receives not the buyer’s credit card data, but a unique card identifier (Device Account Number) and a specially generated dynamic security code, unique for each transaction. Thus, neither a careless seller nor attackers who intercepted payment data will be able to use it with malicious intent.

What to do if an iPhone or Apple Watch with Apple Pay configured is lost

If you lose your iPhone or Apple Watch on which the Apple Pay payment system is configured, the service must be blocked remotely using the Find iPhone function. However, even if you were unable to quickly block the function, you won’t have to worry about the safety of your funds. As we have already written, money is withdrawn from the card only after confirmation of the payment by scanning a fingerprint.

When will Apple Pay launch in Russia?

The official launch of Apple Pay in Russia took place

Many people will agree that the current generation of young people do not want to travel; these guys want cars to drive for them. They don't want to buy their own car, in fact, they don't want cars at all, they want smartphones. This trend is clearly noticed by automakers and developers of modern technology. So, back in 2014, many technological developments were presented at the Consumer Electronics exhibition, including Apple CarPlay.

Apple clearly does not want to stand on the sidelines and plans to get a large piece of this pie. The preliminary version of Apple Car Play was shown back in 2013, but already in Geneva in 2014 the official debut of the new Apple CarPlay system was organized. Like many modern car communication systems, the principle of CarPlay is to allow the driver to do whatever they want without having to take their attention away from the controls.

The practical part of Apple CarPlay is quite simple, and this is a huge merit of the developers. It is for their simplicity and consistency that Apple technology is valued. You just need to take your Apple smartphone or tablet, connect it to the car interface and you're done! The car turns into a smartphone, as expected. The 21st century has arrived. A car computer is not capable of what iOS allows you to do. In fact, it has other tasks, such as reading data from all kinds of sensors.

This means that applications must be installed on your mobile device in order to see them on the display located on the center console of the car. The touchpad works the same way as the sensor on a phone, so even a beginner can figure it out. In essence, the car system is completely synchronized with the iPhone or iPad.

Not all applications can work with CarPlay. The developers tried to maintain a high safety score. The idea behind Apple Car Play, like all other in-car entertainment and information systems, is to minimize distractions. At least that's what all the technical experts say.

If you've fallen in love with Siri and can't live without her voice, Apple CarPlay will make your dreams come true. Siri will talk to you directly through the car interface. She'll check your calendar and email, and tell you about upcoming business meetings while you're driving. She will read your text messages and give you the option to dictate your response, which she will then send to the recipient. It will also help you make calls through speakerphone.

Unfortunately, the system does not allow you to use Google Maps for navigation. You'll have to use Apple Maps with CarPlay. The developers promise that you will like it, but in reality, everything is not so smooth.

When Apple unveiled CarPlay at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, the company confirmed that it was working with a dozen manufacturers, including Ferrari, Honda, Hyundai, Jaguar, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo. That's a pretty big price range, so even if a Ferrari is out of your price range, you can probably find a CarPlay-equipped car that you can actually afford.

How to connect Apple Pay on iPhone?

To connect Apple Pay, you need to add a Sberbank card to the Wallet application on your iPhone device:

  • Open the Sberbank Online application.
  • Go to the card page, click on the “Connect Apple Pay” or “Connect on iPhone” button.
  • Follow the instructions to add your card to the Wallet app on your iPhone. You do not need to scan your bank card and enter codes from SMS and personal data.
  • Open the Wallet app.
  • Tap the plus icon in the top right corner.

How to connect Apple Pay on Apple Watch?

To set up Apple Pay, your device must have a Touch ID fingerprint scanner. You must also be signed in to your iCloud* account on your device.

Please note: To set up Apple Pay, you will need an internet connection.

To connect Apple Pay, you need to add a Sberbank card to the Wallet application on your Apple Watch device:

  • Open the Sberbank Online application on your iPhone.
  • Go to the card page, click on the “Connect Apple Pay” or “Connect on Apple Watch” button.
  • Follow the instructions to add your card to the Wallet app on Apple Watch. You do not need to scan your bank card and enter codes from SMS and personal data.
  • After connecting, the card status on the main page of the Sberbank Online application will change.
  • Make sure that SMS banking is connected to your card.
  • Open the Apple Watch app on your iPhone.
  • To add a credit or debit card associated with your iTunes account, enter the card's security code. Or select "Add another card" and use the camera to enter the card details.

Note: iCloud is an Internet service from Apple. To sign in to iCloud, you need to go to the Settings app on your device and enter your Apple ID.

How to connect Apple Pay on iPad?

To set up Apple Pay, your device must have a Touch ID fingerprint scanner. You must also be signed in to your iCloud* account on your device.

Please note: To set up Apple Pay, you will need an internet connection.

To connect Apple Pay, you need to add a Sberbank card to the Wallet application on your iPad:

  • Make sure that SMS banking is connected to your card.
  • Go to Settings.
  • Tap Wallet & Apple Pay and select Add a Credit or Debit Card.
  • To add a credit or debit card associated with your iTunes account, enter the card's security code. Or select "Add another card" and use the camera to enter the card details.

Note: iCloud is an Internet service from Apple. To sign in to iCloud, you need to go to the Settings app on your device and enter your Apple ID.

What is Apple Pay?

Apple Pay is a convenient, secure, and private way to pay for purchases in stores, in apps, and online. Apple Pay works very simply - all you need is the device you use every day. Your card details are securely protected because they are not stored on the device and are not transferred anywhere during payment.

What devices does Apple Pay work on?

Apple Pay works with iPhone 6 and later in stores, apps, and websites in Safari;

with Apple Watch - in stores and in applications;

from iPad Pro, iPad Air 2, iPad mini 3 and later - in apps and on websites;

from a Mac in Safari with an Apple Watch or iPhone 6 or later with Apple Pay.

What Sberbank cards does Apple Pay work with?

Apple Pay supports the following Sberbank debit and credit cards:

Debit:
Visa Classic
Aeroflot Visa Classic
"Youth" Visa Classic
Visa Classic with individual design
Visa Gold
Aeroflot Visa Gold
Visa Momentum
Visa Platinum
Visa Infinite
Visa Signature Aeroflot
“Give Life” Visa Classic
“Give Life” Visa Gold
“Give Life” Visa platinum
World Mastercard Elite Sberbank First
Mastercard World Black Edition Premier
World Mastercard "Gold"
Mastercard Platinum
Mastercard Gold
Mastercard Standard
Mastercard Standard Contactless
Mastercard Standard with custom design

Mastercard Standard youth card with individual design
Mastercard Standard Momentum
Visa Electron

Credit:
Visa Classic
Visa Gold
“Give Life” Visa Gold
“Give Life” Visa Classic
Aeroflot Visa Gold
Aeroflot Visa Classic
Visa Momentum
Visa Signature
Mastercard Gold
Mastercard Standard
Youth card Mastercard Standard
Mastercard Credit Momentum

How much does it cost to use Apple Pay?

Apple Pay is available at no additional cost.

Where can you pay with Apple Pay?

You can pay for purchases using Apple Pay wherever contactless payment with Sberbank cards is provided, as well as in mobile applications and on the Internet - wherever there is a “Buy with Apple Pay” or Apple Pay button in the list of available payment methods.

How to pay for a purchase in a store using an iPhone?

To pay in store, bring your iPhone to the terminal with your finger on Touch ID. After fingerprint recognition, payment is authorized. The terminal will report the successful completion of the transaction. Always check the terminal to make sure the payment went through. For transactions worth more than RUB 1,000, you may be asked to enter a PIN code on the terminal.

Important! Don't let anyone, including your family, register your fingerprints with your Apple Pay-enabled device.

How to pay for a purchase in a store with Apple Watch?

Wear your Apple Watch on your wrist and enter your passcode. To pay, double-click the side button on the watch, select a Sberbank card and bring the Apple Watch display to the terminal. The terminal will report the successful completion of the transaction. Always check the terminal to make sure the payment went through.

The 2014 Consumer Electronics Show, often described as a gathering of khaki-wearing computer networking geeks and nerds, attracted a record number of automotive exhibitors this year.

And the world-famous Apple corporation showed at this show that it is ready to take a fat piece of the pie in the field. The company at this show had a booth named " iOS in the car". And a new phrase " Apple CarPlay"has become closely associated with some car manufacturers, and some models will already be released by the end of 2014.

Like many other in-car communication systems, the whole idea of ​​CarPlay is to let you do everything in your car without being distracted by the main activity - driving. At the same time, the key role in the system is played by the Siri application, which can execute commands under dictation and answer any questions, individually adapting to the style of your speech. But the main thing is that very soon we will find out how well it works, as soon as the equipment in cars appears on the streets of our city.

Demonstration of the CarPlay system in a Ferrari at the Geneva Motor Show

The operation of the CarPlay system is quite simple - in general, like everything else that Apple undertakes. You take your iPhone 5, 5S, or 5C and connect it through a special Lightening connector to the car interface. Voila! Your car now has almost all the functions of your phone, just the way you always wanted. However, the car's on-board computer doesn't do all the heavy lifting that runs on your iOS; Believe me, he has a lot of other - more important work - such as, after all, reading information from numerous sensors of the car in order to maintain stable operation of ABS and ESP or make sure that your airbags are in working order so that at the right moment save your life... and all this while you are breaking boxes with birds in Angry Birds, flipping through (with your voice) the playlist of your favorite band, or writing an important entry in Evernote. Your iPhone works together with your car. This means that applications must be installed on your mobile phone in order to see them on the car interface in the console. CarPlay completely integrates the car and iPhone. It works natively with car controls like music and phone volume, so you don't have to waste time fiddling with your phone to make changes. It also works in conjunction with the touch screen on your car's dashboard, much like the display on your phone.


Connecting to CarPlay via iPhone

However, not all apps can run on CarPlay, at least not in their normal mode. At the same time, it is Apple that will dictate to you the final word on what will work and what will not. Indeed, choosing an application comes down mainly to . The idea behind CarPlay, and almost every other in-vehicle entertainment and communication system, is to minimize distractions. At least that's what all the tech manufacturers claim. In any case, it is very unlikely that Apple will be able to make the same game Angry Birds or Doom safe while you are driving. Music, navigation, and anything that can be controlled hands-free or even with one hand can happen because your hands and eyes need to be behind the wheel.

If you are an ardent Siri fan and cannot imagine your life without her voice even for a second, CarPlay will turn your dreams into reality. Siri will speak to you directly from your car's speakers surrounding you. She will look at your calendar and email and tell you about upcoming events and appointments while you're driving. She will read SMS messages to you and allow you to dictate the response to them.

Since its debut in Geneva, CarPlay has only had a handful of pre-approved apps available. Siri, of course, became the main one. In addition to Siri, there will definitely be some application available (and, most likely, there will be several of them) for listening to music.

But you are probably already asking the question: “Where is the main application that is so necessary on the road?!”, right? Yes, such an application will definitely be present with CarPlay, but according to preliminary data, it will not be Google Maps. The problem is that there's no way yet to link Google Maps with Siri to let you find a destination and get directions to it. You'll have to use the Apple version of maps - Apple Maps - in CarPlay, but you should like it. Although, however, since the first days of its existence, Apple Maps has improved quite a bit.


When Apple debuted CarPlay at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, the company confirmed that it was already working with dozens of automakers, including buying a new car for yourself, you'll likely even be given the option to choose the operating environment you already live in. in everyday life, and for the car you want to buy. And as long as the operating system lives on the phone and not on the car's hard drive, this makes a lot of sense.