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Apple Reportedly Integrating NFC Technology into iPhone 6
Apple is gearing up to incorporate Near Field Communication (NFC) technology in the iPhone 6, according to a report from BrightWire citing sources familiar with the matter. The report also notes that Apple has struck a deal with China UnionPay to integrate the banking company's services into Passbook and elsewhere.
The news also comes as Apple is pursuing plans to develop a mobile payment solution, which will be possibly tied to the Touch ID fingerprint sensor currently found in the iPhone 5s and reportedly headed for the iPhone 6 and next-generation iPads. It is also possible that Apple combines its existing Touch ID fingerprint scanner and NFC technology into the home button, as the company filed for a patent detailing such a system last September.
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 6 in two sizes of 4.7-inches and 5.5-inches later this year, with the smaller version of the phone launching ahead of the larger model. Aside from a larger display, the iPhone 6 will likely feature a thinner profile, a faster A8 processor, and an improved camera in the form of image stabilization. Apple is also said to be negotating with carriers for a $100 price increase on the iPhone 6.
Apple is likely to incorporate a Near Field Communication (NFC) payment function in the next generation iPhone and has reached an agreement with China UnionPay on a mobile payment service, according to a source close to the matter.Integrating NFC into the iPhone 6 would be a bit of a surprise move by Apple, as the company's head of marketing Phil Schiller stated in 2012 that the technology was "not the solution to any current problem." Notably, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicted last month that Apple would integrate NFC chips into the next-generation iPhone alongside a host of other features.
...In addition to NFC payment, the two companies will also work together on another mobile payment solution that can be used for purchases in Apple Stores, added the source.
The news also comes as Apple is pursuing plans to develop a mobile payment solution, which will be possibly tied to the Touch ID fingerprint sensor currently found in the iPhone 5s and reportedly headed for the iPhone 6 and next-generation iPads. It is also possible that Apple combines its existing Touch ID fingerprint scanner and NFC technology into the home button, as the company filed for a patent detailing such a system last September.
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 6 in two sizes of 4.7-inches and 5.5-inches later this year, with the smaller version of the phone launching ahead of the larger model. Aside from a larger display, the iPhone 6 will likely feature a thinner profile, a faster A8 processor, and an improved camera in the form of image stabilization. Apple is also said to be negotating with carriers for a $100 price increase on the iPhone 6.
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56 months ago
Gosh, it's like 2013 predictions all over again... or 2012... or 2011... or 2010...
56 months ago
Here in Belgium people mocked my iPhone for not having NFC, then when I asked if they had ever used it on their masterrace phone, they went like: "... No, but it's coming soon, so..."
To this day, I have never encountered something that supports NFC. And neither have they.
Is it the same in the States or elsewhere? Is it slowly becoming more popular? Because then it would make sense to incorporate it, as the time is (finally) ripe.
I hate putting in technology for the sake of putting in technology.
To this day, I have never encountered something that supports NFC. And neither have they.
Is it the same in the States or elsewhere? Is it slowly becoming more popular? Because then it would make sense to incorporate it, as the time is (finally) ripe.
I hate putting in technology for the sake of putting in technology.
56 months ago
One of the reasons slowing the successful and widespread use of NFC was the lack of it on the iPhone. I hope Apple finally adds NFC (it's great!), but I'm also a bit pissed off it will happen so late.
Personally I'm saddened that more and more Apple is now catching up, late, slow, neglecting (Mac Pro, now Mac Mini, Apple TV (outdated UI, no App Store)). Apple also overslept the streaming music revolution (think Spotify). I don't buy this BS about "getting it right". If Google can figure out NFC, Apple can too. And Apple also can put a current-gen processor in a Mac Mini and not neglect it for 2 years, even if they are working (I'm guessing) on a completely new thinner version (OMG, thinner, can you believe it).
Sorry for the rant, but I seriously start to lose my admiration for Apple.
PS - my brand new iPhone 5s hangs up and restarts at least once or twice a day. WTF! :mad:
Personally I'm saddened that more and more Apple is now catching up, late, slow, neglecting (Mac Pro, now Mac Mini, Apple TV (outdated UI, no App Store)). Apple also overslept the streaming music revolution (think Spotify). I don't buy this BS about "getting it right". If Google can figure out NFC, Apple can too. And Apple also can put a current-gen processor in a Mac Mini and not neglect it for 2 years, even if they are working (I'm guessing) on a completely new thinner version (OMG, thinner, can you believe it).
Sorry for the rant, but I seriously start to lose my admiration for Apple.
PS - my brand new iPhone 5s hangs up and restarts at least once or twice a day. WTF! :mad:
56 months ago
So Apple won't try to push iBeacons and Bluetooth 4 and just give in to competition?
Colour me sceptical.
Colour me sceptical.
56 months ago
Here in Belgium people mocked my iPhone for not having NFC, then when I asked if they had ever used it on their masterrace phone, they went like: "... No, but it's coming soon, so..."
To this day, I have never encountered something that supports NFC. And neither have they.
Is it the same in the States or elsewhere? Is it slowly becoming more popular? Because then it would make sense to incorporate it, as the time is (finally) ripe.
I hate putting in technology for the sake of putting in technology.
But how can a technology like NFC become widespread, if one of the leading platforms (iPhone) is not using it? This is not technology for the sake of technology. This is the old chicken and egg problem.
And to everyone screaming how stupid and worthless NFC is - let's see your comments after Apple adds NFC. Surely then you'll sing a different tune. Probably something along the lines of "finally doing it right" and so on. I'm getting sick of this *****.
56 months ago
It really is about time they did this, for competitiveness' sake if for no other reason.
If they dont believe in the technology, then thats a terrible reason to advocate including a feature.
We dont think this technology is very good, but some other companies are doing it so - here it is.
56 months ago
Really hope iPhone 6 will bring something new. My iPhone 5S really looks old now a days compared to others Nokia 1520 or the HTC One M8
You should see a therapist, if that's where you place your value as a human being. ;)
56 months ago
I've used NFC since 2009. Once you get pass the novelty you'll realize it's slower than a card. Most places have a self swipe terminal that takes two seconds with a card. With NFC the person at the register has to turn it on. Its freaking always off! I assume so that it does not accidentally charge someone walking by:eek:
Then it takes a while to sync (about 3 times as long as it takes to swipe the card), Then you still have the wait (just like a credit card) as your bank it contacted.
It isn't faster, and even if its was adopted by 80% of retailers would you still leave your cards at home?
Schiller is right. It's a solution without a problem. Which means it's definitely coming to the iPhone.
I can't wait to wait in line as someone in front of me fumbles to get their fingerprint scanned, then open the app, then blah, blah, blah. Its going to be like standing behind someone writing a check,
Then it takes a while to sync (about 3 times as long as it takes to swipe the card), Then you still have the wait (just like a credit card) as your bank it contacted.
It isn't faster, and even if its was adopted by 80% of retailers would you still leave your cards at home?
Schiller is right. It's a solution without a problem. Which means it's definitely coming to the iPhone.
I can't wait to wait in line as someone in front of me fumbles to get their fingerprint scanned, then open the app, then blah, blah, blah. Its going to be like standing behind someone writing a check,
56 months ago
Not that much of a surprise. History is full of examples of Apple dissing something, that they later sell themselves.
Very true. Interesting patterns:
Apple innovates -> Company X starts working on it -> Company X implements idea -> righteous anger from Apple and fans -> lawsuits ensue
vs.
Company X innovates -> Apple disses, doesn't work on it -> Apple eventually implements it anyway about 2 years after everyone else -> Company X shrugs -> lawyers don't get paid
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