Demonstrated by CrossCheck, a check authorization company, and Personal Solutions, the co-leaders of IrFM, the transaction occurred in mid-July at the quarterly IrDA meeting.

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The cards would be used to check work authorization both at the border and inside the country.

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An app can use the authorization status API to check if it can access contacts, calendars, reminders, or the photo library.

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