Apple is Coming for Square

Even if you aren’t familiar with the company Square, you’ve seen it and have used it. Square is a payment system for small and medium businesses. They use iPad-like devices that swivel on a countertop and those small square devices that merchants use to take payments. Ever been to a craft fair, street fair, or other events with vendors? They’re everywhere. Apple, not one to ever overlook an opportunity, announced they’ll offer to accept tap-to-pay payments without any additional hardware. The new capability will empower millions of merchants across the US, from small businesses to large retailers, to use their…