text:  The European Commission said the offer would open up competition and give mobile phone users a wider range of safe ways to pay. Apple's been given two weeks to implement its commitments. The deal means iPhone users will now be able to access rival technologies to enable contactless payments and other transactions. But Apple Pay and Apple Wallet would remain available in the European marketplace. Apple and other big tech companies are under continual pressure from antitrust regulators. This decision avoids a potential fine of up to $40 billion.