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  • Amazon Introduces New App Allowing Users To Scan Their Palm For Payments |

    New Delhi: Amazon has introduced an app named Amazon One which aims to simplify the process for customers to enroll in their palm recognition service. Rather than visiting a physical store, individuals can now sign up conveniently from home, the workplace, or while on the move using the app.

    Currently accessible through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, the app’s initial rollout is exclusive to the United States, encompassing over 500 Whole Foods Market stores, Amazon outlets, and more than 150 third-party locations. (Also Read: PhonePe Launches UPI Payments For Users In UAE; Check Details Here)

    Here’s how the Amazon one app works:

    1. Download the App: Users can download the Amazon One app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. (Also Read: Beware Of Calls Impersonating DoT, Threatening To Disconnect Mobile Numbers; WhatsApp Calls Starting With +92)

    2. Capture Palm Image: Using the app, users take a photo of their palm from home.

    3. Create Online Profile: Users create an online profile within the app and add a payment method.

    4. Enroll Palm: Amazon verifies the palm image and enrolls it in the system.

    5. Usage: Enrolled palms can be used for payments, entry, age verification, and loyalty rewards at various locations.

    The company clarifies that all palm images captured through the new app are encrypted and transmitted to a secure Amazon One domain in the AWS cloud. These images cannot be saved or downloaded onto a mobile device. Amazon reports that Amazon One has been utilized over 8 million times.

    Besides introducing the app, Amazon has also broadened its palm scanning technology for enterprise identity purposes, allowing companies to verify employees as they arrive at the office.

  • Apple Allows Sideloading Apps On iPhone In Some Countries, Excluding India

    Apple is making crucial updates on iPhone and iPad software, allowing app sideloading in the EU due to the Digital Markets Act. Changes exclude India. 

  • Apple To Plan Fees, Apply Restrictions For Third-Party Downloads |

    New Delhi: The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday that Apple, the tech giant, plans to add new fees and restrictions for third-party software downloads outside its App Store. This development follows the enforcement of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) by the European Union, aimed at targeting the market clout of big technology companies and making it easier for people to move between competing services.

    Notably, all big tech companies must comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) by March 7. (Also Read: Twitter, LinkedIn, Telegram And Other Platforms Face Data Breach, 26 Billion Records Leaked)

    In a move specific to Europe, Apple’s proposal allows users to download software onto their iPhones directly, bypassing the App Store for the first time. In a similar vein, Meta announced plans on Monday to comply with the act, stating that users will be given more choices on how they consume its services.

    Earlier, to enhance the security features of its leading devices in markets, Apple, the tech giant, has officially released the highly awaited updates, iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3. These updates bring improvements to the supported devices. (Also Read: Apple Rolls Out iOS 17.3 Update With THESE Features; Check Here)

    The latest release includes new features, such as collaborative Apple Music playlists, AirPlay for hotel TVs, and the 2024 Black Unity wallpaper. Notably, Apple’s Stolen Device Protection steals the spotlight, adding an extra layer of security to protect user data.