Apple Trying To Avoid Another Bendgate? Apple Pay Coming To Canada?

The last thing Apple Inc. AAPL wants is another "Bendgate" controversy in future iPhone releases.

For those that don't remember, "Bendgate" was the term attributed to describe whether the iPhone 6 Plus was prone to bending.

Techradar on Friday reported that Apple is looking to avoid a new fiasco by experimenting with new materials, specially Apple's own Series 7000 aluminium alloy, which is designed to be stronger than the material used in current iPhone models.

The publication cited Taiwan's Economic Daily News, noting that the material is 60 percent stronger than other aluminums but still lightweight enough to be used on an iPhone.

However, Techradar noted that the rumor should be taken with a "heavy helping of salt" as the source that the Economic Daily News used is unknown.

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Apple Pay Coming To Canada?

In separate news, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday that Apple is looking to take its mobile payment system, Apple Pay, to Canada.

Apple is negotiating with Canada's six biggest banks to enable mobile payments for both credit and debit cards using the technology that already exists in the latest iPhone device as well as the forthcoming Apple Watch.

Canada's six biggest banks account for around 90 percent of retail bank accounts, giving Apple with a "near ubiquity" upon launch if an agreement can be finalized. At this time, it is unclear if all six banks will launch Apple Pay at the same time, or if at all.

However, Canadian merchants are for the most part well equipped to handle Apple Pay as the vast majority of debit and credit card terminals already accept contactless payments through near-field communication technology, a prerequisite for Apple Pay.

Posted In: NewsRumorsTechApple PayApple Pay CanadaBendgateEconomic Daily NewsiPhone 7Series 7000 AluminiumTechradar
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