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How big is Apple Pay?
Apple Pay is a dominant force in mobile payments, especially among iPhone users. Globally, it's estimated that over half of all iPhone owners use the service regularly for contactless transactions. This widespread adoption gives Apple significant market power, which the CMA is now scrutinising to encourage more competition.
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