Wearable technology is a hot trend and Apple is the leader in fashionable consumer technology. So a lot of people have been looking forward to the coming of the Apple watch. It is no surprise that the new Apple watch will support Apple's cashless payment system, Apple Pay. Just a swipe of the wrist and you are paid up and on your way as long as you authenticate your ID with either your fingerprint or a password. Perhaps one day soon we can do away with all that and just put the chip in your hand.
Here's how you pay with an Apple Watch
Apple was quick to tout payment support
on the Apple Watch, but how does it work, really? How easily could a
thief go on a shopping spree with your timepiece? Don't worry about
waiting until the launch to find out, as the company's Eddy Cue has
spilled the beans on Apple Pay support a little early. He explains
that you have to authenticate using either your fingerprint on the
iPhone or a password on the Watch to start spending; after that, you
can leave your phone in your pocket. That approval only works so long
as the Apple Watch is still on your wrist, though, and you can even
force the device to ask for a password every time (you know, in case
someone hijacks your arm). In short, Apple, isn't taking any chances
-- it wants you to trust that your wristwear is at least as secure as
anything else you're carrying.
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