“[The] security chip can also allow for improved convenience compared to other authentication mechanisms.”

This would allow them to optimize the card design for biometric payment cards.

Experts believe it was the newly announced all-in-one chip that Samsung referred to in its earlier announcement.

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However, Samsung hasn’t shared any details about current or upcoming partnerships for the new chip.

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